Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/06
Page Numbers: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
Help Needed fmm NY Chicago & LA Modelers foreign teams travel RC World Championships end June will faced transferring air port arrival US another stage transportation Springfield Ohio will need change another airline possi bly another airport train bus connection rental cars can very difficult situation people unfamiliar country especially upon arrival international airports like JFK New York OHare Chicago typically problems getting model boxes mode transportation another side airport another What can greatly ease situation US modelers meet incoming flights help visitors get next stage travel has done Amen AMA Action FCC Before Federal Communications Com mission Washington DC matter inquiry relative preparation General World Administrative Radio Conference International Telecommunications Union consider revision International Ra dio Regulations subject also known FCC Docket No 20271 following filed February 28 1977 Comment Academy Model Aeronautics Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereinafter referred Academy AMA its attorneys submits following com ments Commissions Third Notice Inquiry Docket 20271 relative pre paration General World Administrative Radio Conference 1979 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership end 1976 neighborhood 62000 approxi mately 75% regularly fly model aircraft under licenses issued Federal Communica tions Commission Furthermore repre sentative Federation Aeronautique Incan teams past would great gesture friendship return hospitality has shown us Needed therefore list AMAers willing able help effort interested offering such help should advise AMA HQ including information what size vehicle might available help move visitors point another necessary familiarity particular language available should noted too Arrivals expected Sunday June 26 through Wednesday June 29 would particularly helpful some clubs prin cipal areas would take group pro ject AMA will help alerting customs ficials key airports providing identification greeters visi tors will recognize available help situation fits chance share help promote international good will few hours effort can major con tribution success World Cham pionships ternationale Academy concerned RC activities world-wide well United States 2 present time radio control RC activities conducted under license issued Federal Communications Commission Radio Control RC Service formerly Class C Citizens Radio Service Service licensees permitted operate six 27 MHz channels seven 72 MHz chan nels Both frequency bands increasingly subject interference will discussed below 3 27 MHz band five six channels available interleaved Cit izens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service re maining channel shared CB operations generally operating higher power making channel useless RC operations pre vious filings AMA has advised Com mission numerous instances li censees CB service have taken delight shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel themselves violation Commission s Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neigh borhood 100 milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model aircraft 4 27 MHz band has frequen cy band RC operations have developed countries have allocated 27 MHz channels RC operations because pi oneering efforts US modelers operating channels Since 27 MI-lz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity 5 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found petition allocation additional channels has filed FCC Furth ermore other countries beginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems similar ex perienced country expected frequencies will become prone interference use other services increases AMA believes 1980 band will little use Radio Control RC Ser vice unless other means modulation coding found 6 Commission has noted require ment 10 MHz spectrum 470-947 MHz band Citizens Radio Service pre sumably including RC operations para graph 48 Third Notice Inquiry AMA has taken consideration fre quencies may become available band believes some RC operations may find advantages operating band AMA believes sharing other ser vices possible long sharing frequencies RC operators subject same power restrictions RC opera tor Obviously sharing high power re peater type systems would possible Maximum power levels order 05 075 watts suggested 7 Radio Control RC Service has experience sharing its frequencies high power stations 72 MHz band has found arrangement workable Whenever high power station uses RC channels becomes unusable RC mo delers present 72 MHz band highly useful RC operations areas no co-channel high power stations operating same area However some areas country 72 MHz chan nels used high power stations 27 MHz channels subject CB interfer ence RC modelers finding extremely difficult operate safely June 1977 59 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA/FCC Action Cont 8 With respect Commission propo sal make frequency band 160-190 kHz available Amateur Radio Service opera tions Academy suggests subject proposed restrictions power modulation class license etc band may useful RC operations 9 The AMA requests Commission approach World Administration Radio Conference model aircraft sector opportunity establishing group com mon frequencies RC activities world-wide would certainly eliminate present dif ficulties international competitions different countries use different frequency bands RC activities view pro nounced educational scientific aspects RC activities Commission aware through prior AMA filings would highly desirable broad public inter est establish suitable portions spec trum devoted activity Respectfully submitted The Academy Model Aeronautics Inc Jeremiah Courtney its Attorney Washington DC Several leadership groups personalities recognized 1977 WRAM Show White Plains NY February John Byrne AMA Vice-President New York New Jersey presented AMA Distinguished Service Awards behalf AMA Executive Coun cil upper left Byrne makes presentation Joe Raspante right f years service model aviation RC pioneer youth activities leader promotional efforts upper right Dick Robbins accepts award behalf New Jersey Associa tion Model Airplane Clubs groups participation 197576 Model Aviation Day PR program Rockefeller Plaza NY lower left Steve Buso accepts behalf Mid-Hudson RC So ciety years operating famous Rheinbeck World War Meets Lower center Richard Brooks accepts RC Association Greater NY part Rockefeller Plaza events lower right Joe Wimbrow president Westchester Radio Aero Model ers accepts club award promotion model aviation support AMA producing annual WRAM Shows Harry Clayton photos 60 Model Aviation 44 7 *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 FAMOUS QUOTE TO START THE COLUMN Someone has said trouble world just isnt finished yet thought about quote convinced can something about old world ends up fact already doing something about have banded together under banner ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAU TICS least improve little part life enjoy together PLEASE BE PROUD OF THIS because least us doing something POSITIVE it no paying dues THANKS FOR JOINING ME IN DOING SOMETHING TO HELP FINISH THE WORLD LIT TLE BETTER WHEN AM SOUNDING PROFOUND am sounding all-fired smart advice world someone bound look suspicious eye say darned smart HOW COME YOU ARENT IN THE WHITEHOUSE LIKE OTHERS YOUR AGE IM NOT THE ONLY ADVICE GIVER complaining having gained few pounds friend said youd take bath alum might pucker up fat FOR PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATORS smallest deed better grandest intention Dr Herb True South Bend MODELER AS HE LEAVES THE HOUSE Dear Im going hobby shop wont gone long Im taking fifty dollars Model Railroader Magazine NEW NEWSLETTER RECORD FOR ONE DAY have heard boast getting up 300 newsletters per month AMA Clubs mail Marth 8th set new record thirty-two 32 newsletters mixed other mail feel great compliment folks feel would like aware what group doing want help well informed president Reading 300 newsletters per month about 3600 per year plus bunch other interests modeling feel well-qual ified judge what am privileged read PLEASE KNOW THAT NO OTHER GROUP ANYWHERE HAS NEWSLETTER NET WORK LIKE WE AMAers HAVE AMA Club newsletters show PRIDE NEWS INFORMATION TECHNICAL HELPS COMMU NITY CONCERN INTELLIGENCE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS SENSE OF HUMOR darned QUALITY could ever imagine ex isted magic exchanging newsletters has challenged editors pride equal better other guy THE RESULT IS SIMPLY FANTASTICand wish could share newsletters sure have thanked club news letter editor through eyes see club want personally thank editors because am still learning good pres ident AM GOING TO PICK SOME INTERES TING BITS FROM SOME OF THE NEWS LETTERS TO SHARE WITH YOU hope enjoy FROM THE GLOW P LUG GLOW PLUG official bulle tin MIDDLE TENNESSEE RIC SOCI ETY JOHN WORKMAN editor cartoon Glow Plug enjoyed said Dont worry about little wind plane left Id fly AMA LICENSE FOR ONLY $250 excellent editor CHRIS JOINER COLUMBUS-FT BENNING RC FLYERS TAKE-OFF Columbus GA reprint 1958 AMA membership application blank offered 1 Complete Public Liability Cover age Flying Models Anytime 2 Full AMA Membership 3 AMAS MODEL AVIATION Magazine 4 Sporting License 5 Rule Book ALL FOR ONLY$150 up 16 years $200 16 21 $250 21 years up Chris comments AMA membership real bargain $250 year think its still pretty good deal now AT THE WRAMS SHOW IN NEW YORK Someone asked What Club belong answered Dallas RC Club said have real good friend member club said right answered cant think name WATTS NEWFRESNO CA RADIO MODELERS INC newsletter edited FLOYD LOCKE WATTS NEW Floyd notes RICHARD TIN DALL Vice-Pres ident therefore charge club vice vice-man advises ASK YOUR BUDDY NOT TO FLY NEXT TO THE PIT AREA model might get away him MIGHT HAVE TO THROW HIS TRANSMITTER AT IT TO TRY AND STOP IT THE SUFFOLK WINGS RC MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB newsletter WING TIPS sent club president edi tor RON FARKAS March issue has amusing cartoon dominating its first page shows modeler full pilots costume launching folded paper glider same around feet cap tion under sketch reads WHO NEEDS FLYING FIELD HAVE HAD BAD CASE OF FLU least hope have flube cause Id sure hate feel lousy Im well DONT LOSE THE SMALL PARTS clever idea FRED W GILLMAN president M ERCE R COUNTY RC New Jersey newsletter PROPWASH editor RICHARD RADCLIFFE Gillman suggests disassemble anything small screws springs might fly away fall floor put whole thing clear plastic bag before starting June 1977 61 Frank Ehling Night celebrated annual Hobby Industry America Trade Show Houston January 31 Frank AMAS Technical Director since early 60s honored triple award presentation HIAs Award Merit AMAs Distinguished Service Award Ishown being presented AMA President Johnny Clemens right Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards recognition Franks years service AMA model aviation whole model industry contribution AMA Cub design also called Delta Dart has helped thousands youngsters build fly first model airplane particularly highlighted both HIA AMA addition three awards Frank also received painting Cub created Bob Lopshire honor years Navy version used during National Championships 1968-1972 reaching bag hand poke small hole through bag screw driver tweezers wrench everything will bag GREATI EXERCISE IN PROPER CONDUCT MID AMERICA R/C SOCIETY MARCS Sauna KS accomplishes several things holding club meetings Sauna Police Station First provide selves meeting place Second mosphere police station bound sure proper conduct meetings third must nice feeling know have police friends case problems might arise must assur ing feeling police least know citizens doing proper things raising kids educational youth energy-absorbing activities SHREWD MOVE BY ALLI information comes MARCS newsletter EVERETT SAILSBURY RON GLASGOW co-editors EXPENSIVE EXPANSIVE fattening Someone offered wise warning SNACKS STRETCH SLACKS! Several friends lately have mentioned look like gained weight Perhaps am very healthy looked up weight medical chart find AM NOT OVERWEIGHT did find out am 4 inches too short weight TOUGH JOB ADVICE FROM DES MOINES GWEN K K McCLURE newsletter editors MODELAIRES RC CLUB quote Abe Lincoln WHEN YOU FIND STUMP THAT IS TOO BIG TO PULL OUT TOO GREEN TO BURN AND TOO TOUGH TO SPLIT YOU PLOUGH AROUND IT dig HEARTFELT THANKS TO AMA VOLUNTEERSI RON RIDGEWAY AMA Control Line flyer Kokomo IN wanted share feelings Ron could get off work last Dayton Nats rode down 750 motorcycle see Combat finals riding vast Wright-Patterson Base RAINat 100 AM looking friend camper Ron ran bike out gas No gas stations open miles point TWO ANGELS APPEARED form couple dead tired friendly AMA OFFICIALS worked day still time compassion enough help buddy trouble two officials rounded up some gasoline generator Ron could get Dayton dry motel found next day friend camper stayed motel campground afloat Ron ends note Please print because since cant remember names two fine men means saying THANK YOU couple AMA angels EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM enemy still right time MORE ON THE GODFATHER PROGRAM MILE-HI RC CLUB Denver Tallspinner editor BOB GODWIN writes Much would like take credit Godfather beginners guidance pro gram Im afraid cant March 1976 issue RC Modeler article about Dandenong District Aircraft RC Society Godfather program Australia never could have come up appropriate title such fine idea Bob will set record straight inspiration came since newsletter brought tention am sure Mile Hiers willenjoy knowing other clubs following lead found such mention RACINE RC FLYER news letter Racine WI cant give name newsletter editor other STEVE because no name newsletter Steve going good job newsletter put name because president AMA might want write DONT FORGET EVERYBODY SEES YOUR WORK cynical model builder overheard saying another get wrinkles out wing would have two feet wingspan NATS NEWS FROM DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE Denny Hackthorne RIVER SIDE RC CLUB city years Nats will held California have just re ceived beautifully put-together organiza tional chart rest work Nats just half well set up Riverside RCers have set up Nats will world-beater chart everybody has slot duties responsibilities SPELLED OUT beautiful effort mind being put out VOLUNTEERS will giving up vacation much give someone else chance fly Nats THIS SPIRIT IS HARD TO BEAT spirit never cease amazed SPIRIT OF AMA just AMA? WE ALL AREIII IN FACT ALL OF CALIFORNIA HAS CAUGHT THE FEVER includes MARCH AFB AIR FORCE ASSOCIA TION OF RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cali fornia AMAers volunteering duty About other thing need August 5th through 14th Nats YOU YALL COME HACKTHORNE PULLS NATS FUNNY few days before went Riverside first planning meeting John Worth phone Denny Hackthorne pres ident Riverside RCers asked him club would willing help Nats turn Denny asked club members say ing think can get Nats out guys willing just couple days la ter announced club swung gotten Johnny Clemens John Worth Earl Witt come meet told set up meeting us hotel night course club members didnt believe word Dennys boasting came down hotel out curiosityjust see what Denny pulling YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE EX PRESSIONS faces room walked real live President AMA Executive Director AMA Secre tary-Treasurer AMA supposedly called Hackthome couple days no tice want watch Hackthornel Hell have picking own pocket thinking making donation TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ADVICEII favorite newsletter editors DAVE BILLS sends Virginia Peninsula SEAGULL Hidden way inside March 77 issue tongue-in-cheek advice Dave sez sub ject modern physics novices ought careful about flying too high too far away because undue strain put transmitters RF section Something like rubberband stretched too far guess always remember once ruined shot gun trying shoot ducks flying too high over Arkansas FUND RAISING PLAN am always coming AMA Executive Director John Worth some new venture think AMA should enter Upon presenting latest said John about Without moments hesitation answered Sure Ill send Special Events Director Larry Bolich out bring bunch hostages well raise some funds SPEAKING OF HOLDING HOSTAGES Dont worry about anyone being fool ish hold John Worth Johnny Clemens ransom could hope get return Worth would some red tape Washington return probably just some fertilizer Texas MODELER SPENT SO MUCH ON MODELS conscience hurt himso bought wife parrot talk plants away home IN MEMORIAM ANNA MAE GIESEKE admired active flyers AMA family has Robert C Gieseke Bob worked very hard over period years perfect skill Control Line Precision Aerobatics efforts reward ed winning World Championship well National Championships ones us close Bob admired dedication triumphs knowing great amount Bobs confidence stemmed solid backing wife Anna Mae fine kids Bob Anna Mae vacation Acapulco swimming accident over took Anna Mae lost life returned Gieseke home Irving Texas taken Greenville Illi nois service interment Gieseke address 3202 Dartmouth Irving Texas 75062 hard imagine beautiful family wife mother am sure AMA family will pray Bob children can use model aviation love of us somehow lessen burden God bless beautiful people John E Clemens AMA President ******all now****** 62 Model Aviation Dont Send Fees FCC filing fee no longer required FCC license Sending check money order cash application will cause delay processing license Personal decks received destroyed Money orders cashiers checks returned send er Cash payments returned US Trea sury check Commission still studying prob lem refunding prior fees Public Notice will issued future decision Please call write FCC regard ing fees swamped hundreds thousands applicationsmillions case CB Better ask AMA CB Applications Swamp FCC record number CB applications 980253were received during January 1977 highest number applications filed during month period Commissions history Actually applica tions received during first five days entire year 1973 Some reasons increase may due suspension CB license fees January 1 increase channels 23 40 - The availability new 40 channel sets Christmas rush Increased public awareness CB total 504484 new CB licenses issued during January boosting number licensed CBers 8159176 Meanwhile same thing smaller scale happen ing RC licensesAMA has distributed thousands FCC license applications since Christmas Plenty available clubs individuals manufacturers dealers request same AMA phone postcard Connecticut Maine achusetts Hamoshire Rhode lolarud ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 0381 Associane Vice-Peesidenes Arthur Eunreet 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Boo 428 W Groton MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 504 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 time issue hits streets District Annual Meeting will thing past am sure great success thanks again 495th RC Club hosting great spirit diligence interest Thanks also contri buted time effort manu facturers also contributed raffle prizes pass-outs ** ** * * ** ** * * Have two great club visits month just past Southern New Hampshire RC Club Andy Kinville club pres Andy Demers Bob Brodeur made guests welcome picture shows gathering nice plaque presen tation left right Ernie LeChance AAMCO Models Andy Demers myself Andy Kinville Tom Bilodeau Drew Davenport Bob Brodeur Must try little type Jim McNeill column Still looking sug gestion sign-off column now definitely have pledge couple tubes new clear ambroid reward winner whos theme saying cho sen understand tried market clear state few years ago time public wouldnt accept genuine because used color 70 years good sup ply attended District meet ing through kindness Mr Frank Strauss June 1977 63 AMA booth above WRAM Show New York last February busy beehive signing up AMA members applicants free FCC licenses shows finale Executive Director John Worth left photo below presented AMAS Distinguished Service Award Leon Shulman recognition PR efforts resulted major article NY Times promo ting model aviation Harry Clayton photos owner/president Ambroid second club visit way down Plainville CT old buddy Pete Reed attendance along another old friend former AMA leader New England name Bud Gay now Bristol CT club officers very gracious pro viding great meal good view certificate presentation Al Novotnik man appointed Area Associate VP also together able field few questions comments club Central Connecticut RC Club comingon very strong now able handle meets have grown least 400% past couple years Watch out NCRCC theyll up strength few years Club Pres Wallace Secretary Lloyd Burnham IT WAS PLEASURETHANKS AGAIN Must mention received call other fabulous Charles Ham pson Grant prior District Meeting time expressed interest attending out have involved modeling 20 years should real thrilled about like having Babe Ruth attend meeting local Little League gathering have Red Grange come Pop Warner football awards night Charlie has agreed main speaker guest honor next annual meet ing surely will great evening no stalgia basic design model concepts keen wit humor Quickie 500 still coming strong Watch some problems rule interpretation manufacturer should allowed domi nate kitting industry Hope time have some nomina tions Associate VP Eastern Con necticut/Rhode Island area Still am waiting hear Vermont find would like have too Insurance getting stickier both standpoint product liability will probably beat death next few months would seem govern ment could allow some sort all-encom passing escape clause states purchased realizatioo potential hazard danger consumer now warned responsible because now owner product about out legal minds other insur ance deal associated tied problem sport going cost much money insure urge everyone eat live sleep talk safety moment time Think too!! shall attempt cover event limited space report District 2 can trisly proud have exposition mag nitude within its precincts year year Again deeply grateful WRAM gracious hospitality permitting us hold third Annual District 2 Member ship Meeting during show Particu lar thanks due President Joseph Wim brow ever-cooperative Frank DeVore splendid cooperation AMA various other non-profit organiza tions supporting model aviation granting such groups booth space accommodations show Long live WRAM wonderful JAMBOREES GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio ylvariia Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Aisociata Vice-Presidents Prancis Fleharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pennetti Wharrey Dr. RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cr Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 7301 Grant Bled Cleveland OH 44130 New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11361 Associate Vice President Bill Boss 7706 269th Sr New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Filield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigg 6367 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Semmit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Windemeer Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS tyranny words subservient upon occasion admit semantic hang-up cer tain area Unless am greatly mistaken have shared refer term Sport Flier What meant sport part expression answer question greatest importance us because determines WHO gets WHAT great pursuit among us consider themselves participants sport bit much THAT football boxing swim ming decathalon etc etc other side regard competition synonymous sport flying right wrong THE ANSWER EVERYONE NO ONE rely upon re cognized dictionary discussion subject Dayton Nats assured no uncertain terms leading RC Pattern luminary associates contest types ONLY true sport fliers competition true sporting phase model aviation does leave identity overwhelming majority AMA members fly sheer pleasure manipulating miniature aircraft cre ate non-flying machines purely aesthetic other non-competitive reasons suggest preserve distinction hasten re-align descriptive terminology Let us re spect competitive modeler powerful indispensable contributor advance ment art/science model aeronautics equal zeal place competitor proper perspective non-competitor vital importance considering real danger organization tending devote disproportionate degree attention matters particular interest minority group ie contest devotees neglect MAJORITY ie non-competitive AMA members time last year proposed among other things establishment COMPETITION DIVISION within framework AMA management deal exclusively very important phase AMA activity thus permitting ade quate attention budgetary consideration given members pay same dues have different interests modeling colleagues follow con test trail feel about Let have YOUR thoughts subject try hard objective have great respect competition flying also fully realize plight non-competitive modelers well WRAM SHOW Westchester Radio Aero Modelers can chalk up another great success form Ninth Annual Eastern States RC jambo ree held February 26 27 White Plains NY show will described detail certain journalistic notables may wonder have missed few VP reportswell its combina tion problemsmostly associated hectic work pace coupled much travel moving too little time read mail put much thought model aviation Im apologizing just explaining have something special say modelers District Ill world large would help would organize material suc cinct fashion suitable publication let have cannot guarantee will published will try also strongly encourage Associate VPs assist problem District reporting taking spe cial note happenings area organi zing report submitting material folks would monthly basis would make much better report ing system may know exists some pretty strong sentiment within District VII merging State Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Dis trict Ill recent District VII meeting Lansing Michigan much discussion subject suggests will proposed AMA Council seems Michi ganders feel have much closer sociation District Ill terms contest scheduling other interests What say District Illersany comments CAN YOU TOP IT Cleveland Ohio Aeromodel News CAN publication Cleveland Aero model Society shows list some 20 model ing clubs Cleveland metronolitan area clubs encompass interests includ ing RC CL FF Indoor Are toppers out Cleveland has always hotbed modeling much emphasis youth programs detail clubs contact Bob Sargent 1694 Wright Ave Rocky River OH 44116 Clevelanders just put 26th National Model Plane 64 Model Aviation Show Mentor Ohio years show fea tured 75 categories display competition 195 awards Co-Directors Joe Eiben Larry Weimer can take bows NEW CLUB note Brian Logsdon secretary Ashville Ohio Aces tells rela tively new club club apparently concen trates CL has scheduled quite num ber club contests concentration events younger novice fliers may have interest may contact club through Brian 5612 St Paul Road Ashville Ohio 43103 subject young modelers lets address subject bit young once although its getting harder re member lot us got started hobby tender age counsel guidance experienced modelers Im certain re warding experience progress ra pid personally never much believe hadnt rabid modeler would have chucked quickly personally believe workable assistance programs op erate grass roots level often boil down one-on-one relationship Clubs can certainly assist process organi zing activities aimed encouraging youngster beginner Notice dont single out youngsters preferential treat ment include modeling beginners needy group club should have ganized beginner assistance program make first attempts less painful discour aging have thoughts subject lets hear thing far Im concerned local clubs backbone hobby really run show certainly would have no contest schedule probably no hobby consequence form backbone national organization together rapidly increasing special interest organi zations determine future modeling country subject worthy causes lets plug Second Annual Fun-Fly held May 15 Defiance Ohio Kiwanis Club annual affair designed raise money help finance number Kiwanissponsored worthy causes show will held Ayersville High School stadium starting 130 pm information contact W E Heitman P0 Box 488 Defiance Ohio 43512 Delaware rict Columbia land h Caolioa IVVirgioia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Associate Vine-Prealdents Orartes Foreman 609 Pohite Rd Mechanicoville VA 23111 V Bitt Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Otarlotte NC 28210 Geoge Moyer 11 Orchard Ln Wilmington DC 19809 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Centerville VA 22020 Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayettenille NC 28301 Time rolls around fast enough sit ting down month writing column wont see print until approximate ly 40 days later must done time read district members will have returned 1st annual District IV AMA Meeting Richmond hope attended entertained enlightened Richmond other Virginia guys have worked hard make meeting success have discussed making trade show model show Southeast Central states So hope went over well now also have done shop work aircraft readiness have already tested So flying season starts now can fly pretty good airplane looks pretty good put show Thats right club could have air show team can get show business Its different regular Sunday flying its fun too rewarding Headquarters will distributing informa tion soon working theMuscular Dys trophy charity program Jerry Lewis truly worthwhile national effort can win us Academy members lot respect attention about local government park department have times would like have club participating static flying displays way get know people po sition help obtain flying site re pay providing have So get club interested public rela tions Get air show team going promote static display otherwise get yourselves volved areas programs Itll pay fun members benefits club helps worthwhile public projects time read Spring Ex ecutive Council meeting will also over HQ has trying get agenda out few weeks advance Now means local Associate Vice President will get copy right away Give him call next time get him review items get clubs opinions points dis cussed can call give concensus what areas clubs think about upcoming discussion Thats tremendously helpful meeting way system supposed work course isnt always possible get much lead timeon agenda items use opportunity air opinions solving problems World Championships RC Aero batics will held Springfield OH June 28 july 4 summer Wash ington area hope have hosting pro gram did Doylestown 1971 can house feed entertain foreign guests after meet send HQ note information should elsewhere issue interested think RCWC will better show time Doylestown So will worth drive see great contest As must know recent re cession/depression/inflation really hurt building industry among others 1971 worked firm building houses nine national offices producing hun dreds units annually Well things came went company once largest country nearly went under Now slim trim company going again has just rehired yours truly han dle new project course numbers have changed drastically fit todays para meters hundred units instead thousand year houses selling things feel little better couple years ago So Im starting new job old friends new rules old sys tems worrisome challenging feels good employed again end just around corner So friends out whore interested aint exactly good times heck lot better bad times industry us have just lived through Alubum e Florida Geuryla Miosittippi Puerto 8icu V Soutir Carulin Tonnessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vico-Presidest 617 South 20 Avenue Birmisgitam 35205 Associate Via asidasses Gene Hannah 3332 Wiley Rd Montgomery AL 36106 Richard C Jackson 107 White Blvd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Ct. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jutie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 big news month splendid Air Show Team being fabricated Miami area Art Johnson Manager group Pattern fliers currently applying OFFI CIAL AMA status Air Show Team will first district See photo next page Darrell Mims Clanton AL reports has just last week formed new club Cen tral Alabama Model Pilots later New Contest Director Ronnie Farmer Decatur GA sent fine picture him self holdinghis95%Stiletto Les McDonald Less CL Stunt ship won him WORLD Championship lastyear rememberthat Ronnie belongs Atlanta Skyraiders Atlanta Stunt Conspiracy Good show Ronnie reprint guest editorial James Scroggins Hangar Flying Broward Co RC Hollywood FL belong club heavens name belong proud it brings pleasure speak well stand stand what represents put pinch ounce loyalty worth pound cleverness must slander condemn downgraderesign position June 1977 65 outside damn hearts content As long part condemn you loosening tendrils hold ing institution first high wind will uprooted blown away never know reason Good work James AMA Aero Honor Society additions new newsletter editors Bill Cole Chatta nooga RC Club Lyman Slack Jules Fogel Tropic Aeros Miami Ken Stewart John Drake Kent Moe Jim Alsbrooks Lou Vagias Eglin Aeromodelers Beam Im still trying find out June sent back issues newsletter Radio Waves put mailing list club has annual building project mal training program new fliers Member interests varied several won trophies Expo model show last year Ill take opportunity thank Palos Park R/C Club inviting us annual dinner dance wife greatly enjoyed evening Iowa an sola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vice-Presidents Keith McClure 5703 Terra Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Veager 623 N Wayne Rd Westland Ml 48185 lllnns Indiara ucky nun VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Associate VicePrsidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Ouincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snusely Lane Spninglield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Dr. Apt C Ft Wayne IN 46806 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinlhia Cl Elk Groee VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Ssagner 1838 Seiferl Dr. Poplar Blall MO 63901 PIsillip Sullivan 3021 Sp-ing Valley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 Doggone couple letters District VI modelers lost So dont acknowledge letter know what happened Sorry After bitter cold winter spring hit bang last week temperatures seventies stirred flying fever weekends came up cold rain Modelers know around building like mad newsletters other clubs indicate same will full summer contests fun flys Quite few guys flew bad January cold get Flight Month award deserve quit gets below 50 degrees clubs putting model shows shopping malls around country instance March 26 27 Rockford IL sponsored Rock Valley R/C Flyers club static display contest trophies ribbons given eight different classes entries also qualified merchandise drawings during show Paducah Aero Modelers Paducah KY also have second annual static display April 15 16 17 plan have post ers partially built model slide projec tion presentation Steve Davis president club invited over ever get near area Ill sure try Such displays excellent way pro mote modeling improve public relations city county officials making contest get models chance club members win trophy Dick Renskers editor Blue Angels R/C Club newsletter Kokomo IN catch ing other club members because didnt have club mentioned col umn said some newslet ters receive Indeed have getting newsletter quite some time club seems doing quite well mall show March 5 airplanes cars boats local TV station taped two hours sounds like pretty good coverage Maybe will help recover flying field lost due complaints noise public safety hope get problems straightened out Kansas City Northern Knights Model Airplane Club also lost flying field due complaints person Frankie Stretesky president sent petition mayor Department Parks Recreation try negotiate problem petition signed homeowners-much closer field complainant mention flying field losses try make realize importance recog nize possibility own problems couple things can addition requiring mufflers AMA now has booklet titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites lot good information suggestions send Also study own field layout see mini mizing possibility noise safety ha zards Check see moving pit area would change major flight path farther away neighbors congested areas before problem shows up John Moll secretary Hot Heads Mo del Airplane Club St Louis wrote form club has reorganized back flying am glad see-they have things straightened out hope get contest July 10 still have few ac tive Control Line clubs Tn-Village RCers club Streamwood IL growing progressive group over 40 members Lee Bergstedt secretary District VII East meeting sponsored promoted managed Lansing CARDS took place March lStha success standard first effort possible disappointment gen eral public responded radio TV promotion An excellent static display model classes featured Steve Saugers new Fairchild took $100 Best Show popular vote $100 prize AMA Scale new AVP Wayne Yeager took first general RC class Over $600 prizes awarded meeting featured addition static display continuous movies AMA library Tech Talks 1130 am 500 pm Tech Talk included presenta tions HOW-TO Pete Waters Archie Adamisin fiberglass fuselages Art Adamisin engine care industry presentations Kraft Great Lakes RC equipment Doug Dahike Oshkosh WI cardboard Control Line kits Steve Sauger talked Scale construction methods Tim Price talked about Combat Paul Crowley presented A-2 Nordic Wakefield Rol Andersen slide presentation state-of-the-art FAI Power Ed Stoll talked about Indoor flew Mike job over seated audience covered flying disciplines varying audience usually less full housea shame considering some pre paration some presenters made lack time drop Pete Waters prepared talk about Pylon flying 66 Model Aviation District 5s FIRST Air Show Team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Bob Temple Ben Roosen Bob Kitson Taken Ienuary pic shows nice Scale models front puffy white clouds behind Makes want go Florida doesnt small portion static display con junction District VII meeting Les Hard photo personai thanks everyone made presentations apologies have mentioned above feeling technical meetings great value such event little planning pro motion time should become pop ular showcase state-of-the-art specialties As soon movies started ever Tech Talk audience dropped 50% nuff said business meeting abbreviated hour because Tech Talks running over presented Johnny Clemens John Worth Bill Rohring AVP Wayne Yeager AVP addressed few general topics Most teresting discussion grew out remarks incongruous geography District Lake Michigan splitting us two Some map diagrams presented thought-provokers suggested some alternatives main feature have Michigan lower pe ninsula join District Ill What happens balance District Michigan upper penin sula Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa less obvious almost unanimous show hands expressing favorable interest Michigan lower peninsula joining District Ill specific strong disagree ment members present west portion lower peninsula spokes man Bill Rohring pointed out folks have no commerce Ohio Pennsylvania have Illinois Indiana So obvious answer heavily concentrated southeastern Michigan modelers very useful others Several present wanted advance project ac tion next Executive Council meeting surely will study subject total make useful general recommenda tion suggested committee formed guy back kept raising hand advancing discussion turned out Roy Pinnar Roy chatted later will work together anyone wishes give input opinion join commit tee write Roy Pinnar Redistricting Com mittee AMA District VII P0 Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48010 Another important development im minent District VII vacancy Control Line Contest Board Art Adamisin will step down soon find replacement Art no longer flies Control Line now flies fast turns left saying goes Tim Price Grand Rapids candidate job has invited present credentials philosophy column So names nominations order friends yourselfdont bashful own message business meeting District should make careful appraisal VP doing job special attention fact am Free Flighter best intentions cannot represent dominating membership component RC same authority RC man could election year District nom inations will accepted Nominating Committee meeting held during Na tionals Check May AMA News section page 66 nominating procedures dead lines Now about District VII West meeting fall need centrally loca ted club host promoter organizer Whats agenda about redistric ting simple business meeting will unless someone wants start something ambi tious Arkansas siana New Mexico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anenilt 9117 La Barranea NE Albunssanrsssae NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Bon 545 Richardson TX 75080 Eventually winds will die down dust will settle Some district got well mixed lately high winds New Mexico blew Texas Oklahoma turn blew Louisiana Arkansas winds up 60 100 knots made 1-lutchinson look calm hope dust has settled wind died down time local con tests contests coming up year district hope planned early Contest Coordinators have working hard getting job done Should weather catch up contests get blamed also Colutado C Kansas Nebraska Nsstb Dakuta Ir Dakota Wyumisg Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydraulic SIred Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Casper WY 62601 Gerald Oeneau 6460 5 Andes Pt. Oenxer CO 80232 Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 John Krelsoeitch 7810 Lowell So. Overland Park KS 60204 Lonnie Kroaber 1154SBth Fargo NO 68102 Jim Mowrey RR 2 Boo 56 Kinslay KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 last months column announced appointment Jerry Deneau Associate Vice President District IX Colorado area asked him additional help first things asked Jerry about details Denver area mod elers have able get local state governments help obtaining fur nishing flying Sites Following Part report Denver area have five RC clubs including RC Soaring club Antique Model club U-Control club Free Flight club clubs have thing commonthey need place fly recent clubs find flying site Mile Hi RC Club current ly ready finalize acquisition flying site just southeast Denver Arapahoe County Recreation Area Presently club flying Lowry Air Force Base new buildings under construction will soon lose site Larry Holt has working hard acquisition So went Larrys house other night asked him club goes about approaching government agencies very cooperative suggested fol lowing Ill getting back contest trail again year Have made tentative plans district meetings Control Line Fort Worth possibly Soaring Lawton am open suggestions RC FF Pylon etc cant get together look up contest sites get Ill happy hear suggestions gripes anytime As May 1 will back having weekends off again what kept down last year am changing jobs again Air Force Sheppard So am looking forward seeing again club activity has high level district winter have able keep up through club news letters get have highest regard editors newsletters great job always get recogni tion deserve month get two additional ones Keep coming am looking someone replace Jerry Farr Carrier Advisory Board Jerry re signed would like thank him job well done need someone flies event willing spend time correspondence SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 1 First prepared lot footwork best approaches lease city county land undeveloped Under arrangement model club leases land token payment agrees following a Anyone complies rules area may fly site b Usually persons flying site must covered insurance AMA insurance really valuable c The sponsoring club will establish rules responsible seeing enforced d Many times mufflers required However requirement usually dependent close residential areas site e The sponsoring club improves site installs runways pit areas etc However club members must realize private club field others may fly com ply rules 2 best place start contact city county planning department Ask see planner familiar city county land vacant Dont contact Director time very busy dont have proposal developed yet Approach planner feasibility leasing land during informal talk gin planner after understands needs will bring up Di rector will obtain government policy would involved will advise procedures should go through get land 3 An existing land-use map excellent source information vacant land Good potential areas lands flood plains No building can built areas usually can easily developed flying sites 4 Once site has located ap June 1977 67 pears available next step make proposal governmentagency charge usually Parks Recreation De partment petition usually presented Park Board its regular meetings letter Board asking hearing will set up item agenda proposal should emphasize a The size tour organization larg er group represent better chances b How activity can help create youth activity provide enter tainment service community Conducting model airplane building classes flight training seminars Park Board activities would very well received c How government organization can protected insurance Requiring AMA insurance fliers good d What club proposes to help develop area Most government agencies hard pressed funds So organizations offer financial assis tance have better chance agencies will match contributing funds some will just offer available city county services such grading cases agencies will bend over back wards help clubs willing put forth little effort Well seem running out space So will continue discussion next month will talk about problems site development PS would like hear clubs modelers would like swap formation what happening District IX Please send correspondence Jerry Deneau 6464 South Andes Place Denver CO 80232 Phone 303 773-6822 Arixna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborsui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane R6doodo Beach CA 90218 Aseocate vn-Presialsa Robert Barnes 981080 Komo Mal Onive Aica HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San iota CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Srowtten Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 report originating South Im presently Cape Canaveral preparing launch HEAO-A 15th April What HEAO-A High Energy As tronomy Observatory first three built launched TRW company work will map outer space searching out sources X-rays gamma rays booster Atlas-Centaur may qualify model airplane radio controlled does VTO Close enough government work Being die-hard Free Flighter especially like VTO part Meanwhile back California Nats pre parations continue rapid pace still have received confirmation desired Free Flight sight looks promising Some may yet aware last Executive Council meeting championship categories Nats voted out reasons being amount paperwork involved makes very unat tractive finding people willing put immense amount time involved quite difficult speak experience having tabulation six prior USFFC meets management has changed scoring three times six years trying simplify will miss various championship categories Nats know will still have great time Speaking great times have consi dered working Nats Volunteers coming forward California need Did know day worked will get free room dorms Three days worked will get free 1978 mem bership besides can have great time sisting because chance meet talk contestants particular event Certainly far better chance re participating next Executive Council meeting scheduled Dallas around middle April Since about time launching may have send someone else Alaska Idaho S Montana on Washinoton xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate vgmprsid,xs Al Culver 1607 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Clarenm 0 Naught 5 Box 16 Coxur dAlene 1083814 Orlando Oly Reco 24818 35th Pt So Kent WA 98031 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fox Hollow Rd No 1 Eugene OR 97405 zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 Doings around District already picking up reasonable flying weather can found quite readily fact District seems part charmed quarter country rest nation has rotten weather winter Northwest has very nice Lots flying throughout winter number contests have already held have very successful ones have attended read about have great good attendance Lets tour some cities around District see what some clubs doing club isnt mentioned send newsletter dont panic Ill catch soon dont send newsletter let know what doing Chuck Thompson Barons Model Club Spokane tells club meets last Friday month Washington Water Power Building Mission Besides pushing member have FCC li cense club has lease property Deer Park flying site have program help beginners about start racing program Dont forget CAMS Symposium April 24 North Idaho College Student Union Building Coeur dAlene Hours 11 4 should good infor mation call 208 664-2061 Portland Barnstormers active racing along Star Dusters spon sor monthly races WA QSOO club meetings feature show tell de monstrations discussions etc Barn stormers News good newsletter effort edited Steve Tischler 5256 SW Centerwood St Lake Oswego OR 97034 Bozeman Air Tragedy Society seems under influence fairly new di sease called helicopteritis Four sixpage newsletter recently devoted hoppychopters problem does seem spreading club does seem too disturbed newsletter com plemented goodly amount technical information pleasantly surprised recently find issue BAT SHEET stuffed old mailbox publication has little er ratic recently due mainly worn out editor Since previous editor has retreaded several times club successful rail roading Steve Helmick another retread taking job did extract several pounds flesh process issues should come out regularly now BAT SHEET noted its trivia humor other goodies club famous its Misery Meets sponsoring FAI Free Flight semi-finals contests Northwest February issue contained photograph Don Zipoy flying lastmodel model brand new off-the-assembly-line TD 15l RAMS newsletter Rams Horn edited combination club president Brian Welander secretary-treasurer Ed Berman good job produce quality product club sponsors some ter rific raffles drawings other good things RAMS Symposium just com pleted resting backsides have two contests April Sailplane 30th Redmond Sport Scale 23rd Enumclaw Annual Kidney Benefit will June 4 5 Everett Modelers Association has meetings twice month Wednesday ings 7 pm cater CL RC have approached local Parks Department flying sites have received favorable re sponse Association held CL contest mid-March Combat NW Sport Race Mouse Race Jr billed $200 Everett Challenge featured mer chandise donated Everett Seattle shops Good luck efforts year Rain-Bird Flyer newsletter Ketchikan Alaska club edited Richard Robb Living they have special problems also seems give good hardy spirit shows little signs dampening take ferry An nette fly planning camp out avoid making two round trips weekend last newsletter contained good picture layout story RAMS Show WMC Patter newsletter WMC club Albany OR club active Free Flight Old Timer models well Indoor club holds series contests fall year always well run attended contest activity club limited fall due flying site use being covered crops during spring summer Benton County Radio Control Club Corvallis OR holding Model Exposi tion April 16 17 place Benton County Fairgrounds will include Aircraft Cars Boats 68 Model Aviation / model airplanes First will accumulate prepare suitable plans instruction sheets lists needed supplies suppliers have number sophisticated ideas too well ready contact groups present service to indi vidual beginners like yourself Right now need help some material later well need help adult volunteers person ally assisting groups young model ers can help too moment can let us know what sort help need what local groups lacking assistance Juniors can also tell groups about plan putting action Improve AMA Cub Well first suggestion first how-to pages Its answer What next after building IUNIO FLIGHT Ed Whitten page looks little different anything youve seen AMA section Model viatlon its because different Personally dont like term Junior Maybe its because named after fa ther wasa kid called Junior Junie Yuk dont like word kid either nor youngster want know page might well call Junior something like name JUNIOR FLIGHT seems get idea across Lets have informal contest Can think better title describes youngsters enjoying aero modeling Send suggestion no matter wild vote favor JUNIOR FLIGHT youre writing us tell us about own building flying activities Tell us what model clubs civic groups schools area doing kids like yourself Tell us what would like see page feel free ask us ques tions want reason Im writing page month because AMA really interested young beginning modelers Ive selected because have Junior Program al ready planned isnt set up yet course thats going take some time al ready underway program big splashy one-shot expensive deal tinuing program service AMA Junior Program Service page Junior AMA members youngsters have access Model Aviation program will both clubs schools civic groups want help youngsters build fly two AMA Cubs Delta Darts Its also answer what broken plastic propeller First save front ends props bearings sketches explain procedure blade broken off trim down razor shown cut off trim other blade match Now some 1/32 sheet balsa old broken Skeet er wing perhaps cut Out two prop blades glue plastic prop stubs shown Use regular model airplane cement new prop its longer wider blades will give Cub much better performance zippy shell fly lot longer Making better prop way worthwhile cut blades off unbroken prop Its good way learn different props give different performances larger lighter blades good Indoor propeller can made way too fact first saw done 1965 Indoor Nationals Kristie Brock using Try out idea let us know make out Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 CUT TIoo BLAbE 1/3Z BALSA 5ANi SMocsru 7RsTo APPRoX 7/a EACH SInE 3y czz S-] CLOTN STRIPS AUI BAKE IM 2000 OIIN POR IS IIINUTES HOLJ TO P-lAKE &OOD 73AM PROP FROM R BROKEN 5Yz PRoP June 1977 69 BR6IEU FLAsIc PROP dOAK BLAbES POE Jo 1iUu1-ES IN HOT AIATLR PLACE 3oTN ON5DIAMCAN AT SANiIE B&Th WITH GLUE BA. bE s JTUBS T 3