AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
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AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Rule Proposal page 107 Sound Model Aeronautics page 106 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Shelby County Illinois Shelby County R/C Club picked up great idea ran Last September held its first annual Toys Tots Fly-In Using Woodrows Field Findlay Illinois club charged entry fee toy value $5 proceeds toys went Shelby County program provide toys needy youngsters What great way build positive image community hope everyone terrific time Thanks Patrick Lines sending publicity information Davenport Iowa Larry Lyle kind enough describe clubs recent dedication Kroeger Memorial Field ceremony attended widow children grandchildren Wayne Kroeger highly respected member memory field named Continued page 106 STATEMENT OF AMA Academy Model Aeronautics Inc acknowledges Sport Flyers Association Inc has commenced litigation District Court Dallas Texas against AMA certain officers employees thereof claims asserted SEA involve such matters libel slander tortious interference business relationships violations various Texas statutes AMA vigorously denies allegations equal vigor shall contest lawsuit However result action SEA neither AMA its officers employees will comment further suit during its pendency 4- December 1992 105 Above Sign entrance Kroeger Memorial RIC Flying Field Below Aerial view Scott County Park Iowa runwaya 380 ft x 32 ftand 260 ft x 32 ft Davenport RC Society PR/Styles Continued page 105 Davenport RC Society formed 196411965 flying site farm property 1966 moved new field Johanson farm following year developed field Scott County Park move helped club develop strong stable relationship county officials resulting good operating conditions solid local appreciation sport 1978 new location known Edmonds Field brought use 1990 development site number three began Improvements added 1991 led 1992 dedication have hand club ambitious kept its eye target never stopped moving ahead Congratula tions member Flying Aces Nationals Flying Aces Club loves miniature scale aircraft types club holds its Nationals event National Warplane Museum Geneseo New York heat July adjacent full-scale airport used model meet State University New York campus Geneseo offers accommodation package includes dormitory use plus meals visiting fliers families past summer photographer Associated Press came meet got lovely picture mass hand launch World War airplanes great good fortune AP selected photo put wire service national distribution Bob Meuser Oakland California spotted San Francisco Chronicle sent did recognize fliers because photocopy newspaper picture less perfect great publicity free flight rubber power Flying Aces Bob went say first time seen model aviation promoted Chronicle years about Bay area folks Send good news pictures paper Did other AMA members see such photo area Rochester New York Syracuse New York Symposium January 1992 met Don Ogren AMA 4029 told about man really made model aviation come alive him Don recently provided details Don 10 years old Jamestown New York weekly allowance l0t brother Ron would rush out buy Comet dime models build luck would fly Later family moved West Virginia boys advanced Comet Models Sparky kit similar airplane kits delighted planes actually climbed under rubber power day heard about model meet Benedum Airport dad took see event eyes really opened saw rubber-powered stuff climbing straight up gas models powering up several hundred feet Such sights made want leave own airplanes car thats Carl Hopkins arrived scene personally encouraged make flights helped trimming timing told weekly model club meetings Clarksburg VFW post invited join meet other youngsters model airplane enthusiasts true start great hobby lifelong interest Don twin brother VFW post gave Carl some financial help money spent help kids came out own pocket treated fairly never put anyone down promoted favoritism learned respect other achievements others Carl 1937 Ford sedan hed fill kids models haul over place contests roof rack box handled planes Ford interior packed boys went far afield Washington DC Langley Virginia Detroit Michigan Cleveland Ohio other places interesting fun-filled time boys learned much about modeling lift great giving person Carls coaching support allowed Don Ogren set two national records 1940 towline gliders other rubber-powered ROW Don lost track Carl Hopkins later years believes passed away late 1960s What wonderful legacy left behind Some other lads involved creative learning experience Dr Robert Perkins Columbus Ohio Orville Stewart Gallatin Tennessee Ron Ogren Orchard Park New York Hubert Flesher California Tom Langenbacher Dick Quireman Joe Dodson Bob Bates Joe Williams Closed Landfills recent months have several inquiries clubs looking use local closed landfills flying sites Let tell have several clubs already doing need evidence present local government agency call us can provide computer printout sites use particular located Statesville North Carolina Ben Crouch sent nice letter along clipping Charlotte Observer paper publishes special local interest sections called Iredell County Neighbors present site closed city landfill has use about eight years club contact John Bullard Director Parks Recreation city first club did field work things developed city participated more Additional parking space has graded grass landing area made next unpaved prepared runway grassed areas now part city crew mowing schedule relieving club members chore close cooperative relationship has developed club will assured flying field about five years interested Iredell County landfill scheduled close 1993 club has made very positive name itself will work base toward getting new field county plans progress Continued page 107 Sound & ModeI __Aeronautics rd Crispin Jr Giantsone time Evidently potential exists some incorrect opinions resulting previous article sound giant models seemed intent condemn giant models article can say giant fliers complying local sound level rules fair number getting below recommended 90 dBA nine feet Please campaign eliminate category just because what prefer fly IMAA far largest AMA Special Interest Group check around country would reveal great number events single category particular class model Obviously need meet sound level requirements will spark development much better systems lower sound levels needed effective vibration isolators Greater demand better equipment should also enable someone produce items quantities would help pricing information JMAA write IMAA Secretary 205 South Hilldale Road Salina KS 67401 Safety column specifically dedicated subject safety ongoing need aware certain basic safety practices should realized accidents happen model operation ground propeller frequent cause true reason has nothing propeller device somewhat similar question guns what kills Careless operation Continued page 121 106 Model Aviation dents Corner Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Muncie Flying site activity report Its first week September Clara have Muncie three weeks attending Scale Shootout World Championships Scale RC Control Line NFFS Free Flight Championships followed SAM FAC events also flown same time events prior open house June followed IMAA Fly-In casual flying has taken place have constituted shakedown facility Muncies central location makes convenient AMA members free flight championships brought competitors far away Texas Colorado Florida least contestant remarked site best free flight site ever privileged use though some property still crops available space served modelers needs well provided unimpeded chase models Responses have very favorable fact Bob Johannes friend long standing remarked flying free flight competition kept thinking minethrilled being able fly facility AMA owned something rented temporary facility event particularly gratified response free flight community facility can get better able dowoscale cropping activity overseas visitors particularly impressed An Australian friend remarked World Championships banquet facility would certainly become Mecca aeromodeling United Statesand probably whole world certainly want aeromodeler consider Mecca well focus growth acceptance aeromodeling hobby sporting activity outsiders wide 180 ft L-shaped runway served needs Scale World Championships well able run RC CL events simultaneously able orient RC takeoffs landings wind wind shifted during contest sites runway surface smooth remains bit soft will tolerate high unit pressures stools chairs assured contractor time will harden well has noticeable improvement since opening June experiences summer have shown us must some regrading around runway improve drainage make model setup area better will done before next years season have hardworking skeleton staff Muncie facility size requires lot maintenance Volunteer help local clubs others has aided building years events planned Headquarters move Muncie hy mid-1993 will able efficient facilitate less costly total operation museum Muncie will open sometime 1993 Most exhibits have boxed moved Reston building much work designing providing creative display chronology history model aviation Since museum will occupy less one-third building time aft two-thirds will used temporary Headquarters functions until Reston facility sold already market plan locate AMA activities Muncie has generally met good response membership some concern expressed need presence Washington DC area option being considered want encourage interested hosting events consider using Muncie site Just contact AMA Headquarters scheduling YOUR facility can run own event Well help way can providing services equipment needed Nats equipment stored site available use Radio communicators real necessity facilitating operations available set up handle outdoor events control line Indoor beautiful new arena Ball State University Muncie would provide excellent facility indoor flying would allow unobstructed flights up 100 ft significant rental fee would available casual flying confident citys help arrangements can worked out its use major competitions As head back Florida Im gratified events facility have worked well first season operation Until next month have fun Thats what its about tyIes Continued page 106 Credit newspaper story goes club Public Relations Officer Ralph Bummer Shuford Bummer retired USAF officer runs nice restaurant town meets city county officials place business day come breakfast also provides club its monthly meeting place Getting two full pages photos print no mean achievement regional newspaper like Observer buddy Bummer deserves pat back San Diego California highlights summertime trip California visit San Diego Aerospace Museum Roger Jaffe San Continued page 108 December 1992 107 President Academy Model Aeronautics URGENT RULE PROPOSAL rule proposal change fuel required Control Line Jet Speed has proposed Glenn Lee seeks change fuel required event 80% methanol 20% methyl ethyl ketone MEK 80% methanol 20% propylene oxide proposal being treated under Contest Board Procedures Urgent ballot mailed Control Line Contest Board September requesting members indicated choice Immediate Action B Denial Immediate Action vote favors item ballot will issued 4 6 weeks after notification time proposal passes will become official effective date Comments regarding proposal should directed Control Line Contest Board members Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 After 151 consecutive months facing column deadline seemed strange column last month didnt feel bad mind youjust different Its interesting couple months accentuated Scale World Championships CL RC Muncie first major event new site deemed success attended. need try figure out make types events interesting general publicperhaps show team provide daily air show during lunch break big show end event paramount importance keep competition pure fair uncom promised tailoring competition spectators proper thing Scheduling air show conjunction event would reasonable would enable us generate some spectator interest hence generate income underwrite event brings up whatever takes financing have couple choices to handle past have relied income membership dues participant fees support virtually activities has done well us costs have risen fees participants special events projects beginning limit can participate Programs benefit AMA members directly leaving money left over dues income support special events projects Although have seen numbers particular event Scale World Champs have feeling may have actually made small profit primarily because income generated through parking fees example offsetting future expense running kind event dont foresee nor would want see sort event becoming incomeproducer AMA can become totally self-sufficient financiallyand help cover some expenses operating facilities usewe could produce events attract people charge participants less recent district meeting subject Nats entry fees too damn high came up perhaps same situation can help lower fees substantially Franidy Id rather see 3000 entries $30 900 entries $100 though generates same total entry income During recent discussion old friend over establishment policy AMA friend made statement Yall micromanaging AMA case couldnt tell friend wasnt Northeast friend didnt get too far resolving argument discussion over policy issue statement micromanaging AMA got thinking Micromanagement term usage has gained significant popularity recent times isnt generally used compliment tried find dictionary wasnt listed found micro came Greek mikro means small Id guess micromanagement would mean small-manage too involved details RUNNING organization rather MANAGING Hey guilty honor wewewehmmm honor can change plea towellwell can plead little guilty Aw gee honor guess lot guilty membership organization nearly demands ityour honor honor Organizationally AMA run theory least staff staff works under direction Executive Director hired board directors Executive Council manages business board directors elected membership establish policies under Executive Director manages organization theory works fine practice lines between what constitutes running organization managing establishing policies its management become pretty clouded term micromanagement technically applies relationship between Executive Director staff same problem can exist does between board directors Executive Directoronly isnt trendy term What friend really meant meaning officers organization members board too involved managing organization rather establishing policies management reality right get too involved management association membership represent expects us What micromanagement person another simply doing what membership elected us Its tightrope walk conversation made give little thought important fall too often wrong side Its food thought honor Can plead guilty lesser charge caring too much misdemeanoryour honoryour honor tyIes Continued page 107 Diego County Chapter arranged conducted tour public areas also restoration facility model shop Ray Crowell AMA 10062 master model maker museum presides over wonderful workshop supervises some skillful volunteers have produced museum-quality models presently display new large display conference area main floor being readied will look history model aircraft examples age development Just preliminary look what planned left feeling anticipation finished exhibit Ill have go back see 100% completed full-scale restoration shop F3F biplane being rebuilt 1939 airplane landed about 100 yards short aircraft carrier Pacific Ocean settled bottom 1800 feet water Found recent years Navy submarine airplane hauled surface sent museum shop Would believe still air tires after 50 years bottom Another surprise extremely good condition plane example landing gear parts usable None reworked replaced Some covering wings corroded being replaced new material Almost fuselage sheeting still good shape small number new panels required course airplane being prepared exhibit will never fly again wonderful item display especially its history read understood Another restoration project going during visit Ford Trimotor stripped down basics process being built up again museum staff volunteer restorers come walks life course retirees aircraft industries located San Diego environs special thanks go Executive Director Ed McKellar valuable time day Ed former Blue Angels pilot highly respected member San Diego aviation community gracious enough provide both Ray Crowell Jim Dalby joint guides tour Apart terrific time enjoyed Continued page 109 108 Model Aviation utive Director s View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 now official AMA has launched ambitious fund-raising campaign complete development first National Flying Site museum complex Indiana provide necessary funding acquire regional sites around country now have received renewal notice mail perhaps have taken part AMAs initial fund-raising step initial step fund-raising simple painless recap briefly AMA members renew time will listed roster current AMA members new Frank V Ebling museum complex opens 1993 make $10 contribution along timely renewals will have names roster bold print 10% AMA members take advantage opportunity will able raise $160000 through simple painless step will money go Out first $50000 raised $25000 will used help set up new museum other $25000 will put toward improvements already existing flying facilities Thereafter half monies generated through fundraiser will develop additional specific flying venues National Flying Site remaining funds one-third will allocated museum library film archives two-thirds remainder will go fund acquire additional regional flying sites Im process writing column HQ heavily involved preparation 1993 AMA operating budget annual budget itemizes aspects operation costs balances realistic projected income included 1993 operational budget items such development Muncie additional regional flying site acquisitions monies will come voluntarily donated funds through new fund-raising effort 93 budget has over $120000 dedicated promotion aeromodeling projects ranging air show teams school programs displays handouts films mall shows etc budget also includes insurance premiums fees cost NAA FAI fees postage freight phone membership supplies addition costs doing business owning property such AMA vehicles property Reston property Indiana Costs properties include taxes insurance principal interest payments utilities etc budget also addresses data processing professional services salaries other items nonnal operational costs ie cost AMA business 1993 Someone posed question What AMA $25 instead $40 membership fee Sure would cost individual member less need keep mind some programs would lost such films videos committee support sound frequency safety etc officer support AVPs frequency co ordinators contest coordinators etc scholarships National Newsletter Cloud Nine newsletter national aero modeling museumthe Frank V Ebling complex events such World Champion ships National Championships other AMA-hosted events FAt programs Adopt-A-School program air show team programs support mall shows aeromodeling promotional budgeted support national awards recognition program support AMA publications such flying sites book new sound book National Eying Site well site acquisition plans addition fire theft vandalism coverage plus accidental death dismemberment coverage would lost well AMA rule book AMA membership manual technical department AMA would some measure reduction size layout Model Aviation Add trimming AMA staff 53 somewhere between 40-50% would directly transfer reduction services Academy Model Aeronautics its members aeromodelers nationwide majority opinion still prevailsthe $15 worth Speaking AMA projects Academy acquired two Turboreacteaur T240 jet engines manufacturer France advent commercially available turbine jet engines Academy will testing engines safety handling procedures gathering information latest technology available aeromodeler another AMA program benefits aeromodel ers expect testing begin November hope relay technical data membership timely fashion Nats stuff date location 1993 National Model Airplane Champion ships has tentatively set July 17-26 Lubbock Texas use word tenta tively because awaiting approval FAA writing use necessary air space Lubbock airport Speaking Nationals AMA Contest Directors sent memo listing FAI AMA rule book events provisional supplemental rules included input sought concerning events should included National Model Airplane Championships writing enough data has received will report results survey soon sufficient responses have tallied another something new November issue Model Aviation magazine special Nats issue cover cover color photographs expanded coverage events held Nats hope enjoyed special edition invite comments Please address opinion annual special Nats issue attention AMA headquarters Muncie topics AMA acquired 1047 acres Indiana farmland about year ago short year parking lots 167000sq-ft flying site 25000-sq-ft museum facility 8000-ft road constructed addition acres corn beans converted grass fields fence rows tree lines removed order convert site farmland flying sites Development some problems site experienced 15 inches rain July kept mowing trimming site work standstill least 45 days last few months flying site has host control line stunt contest IMAA regional fly-in grand opening event Scale World Championships AAAA free flight contest discussions number AMA members have visited site believe can expect Muncie flying site quite busy 1993 already hearing rumblings about possible F2B team trial major control line aerobatics contest bigtime combat contest IMAA fly-in possible scale team selection meet two free flight events membership asking AMA host another grand-opening-style rally next year tyles Continued page 108 would recommend Aerospace Museum must visitor city Balboa Park same property houses world-famous San Diego zoo right across plaza great auto museum next month December1992 109 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont 1 District Report Don Krafft District 1 Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Av West Warwick RI 02893 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Nationals This column will devoted primarily 1992 Nats understand about 92 events flown far know completed regardless delays due rain some comments about variable weather thats New England feel Nats success though attendance somewhat low reasons have given attendance such economy early dates other contests including pattern contest held July etc Pick own reason first time events held site seemed work well did restrict times some events could run Listed below people District 1 competed 1992 Nats names taken AMA list contestants should complete name shown please accept apologies advance received trophies have event placing listed Free Flight Gerald Donahue sixthVA Gas fifthB Gas firstHand Launched Glider fourth Catapult Glider fifthF1H thirdHand Launched Glider secondBostonian Stephen Landy seventh/A Gas thirdPayload Gene Martha sixthC Gas secondMulvihill sixth Coupe dHiver William Johnson Faranda William Purtell Stan Colson sixthCatapult Glider firstFIH Mathew Colson secondP-30 secondCatapult Glider Arthur Ellis firstP-30 secondHand Launched Glider Raymond Factor fifthMulvihill third P-30 fourthCoupe dHiver John Guelens fourth P-30 Allen Vollmer Richard Nelson Herbert Sholl Ronald Sholl Ronald Midgett fourth FlH Daniel Farrell thirdHand Launched Glider Thomas Fox Paul Brenmeman Robert Nichols firstCargo fifth-Catapult Glider first Electric firstElectric B firstC02 thirdLimited Pennyplane Harry Keshishiam TH Lewis John Norton James Grant thirdManhattan thirdEasy B fourthPennyplane firstLimited Pennyplane firstBostonian firstIndoor Peanut Chet Bukowski thirdBostonian James Fiorello thirdPennyplane fourthHand Launched Glider Philip Nault secondLimited Pennyplane secondHand Launched Glider Lincoln Ross Christopher Bowlen Clark Bowlen Thomas Nallen Jr firstOutdoor Peanut firstOutdoor Rubber Tom Nallen secondOutdoor Peanut thirdOutdoor Rubber Harvey Pastel secondIndoor Peanut firstIndoor Flying Rubber Control Line Thomas Blankmann thirdA Speed fourthSport Speed 21 Santo Rizzotto fifthA Speed sixthB Speed Gray/Widello team GC Simpson fourthCarrier thirdCarrier II secondProfile Carrier Ara Dedekian Rafael Gonzalez Bill Suarez Eric Jensen Bruce Olsen David Midgley fourthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Campbell fifthAdvanced CL Aerobatics Richard Woolsey Joseph Fuslolo Lloyd Seymour first Slow Combat Neil Simpson fourthSlow Combat Edward Blair Paul Kubek Leonard Minick Conrad Wondolowski James Carpenter firstF2D RC Pattern Michael Mirablljo secondSportsman Dave Eisner Mark OConnell Eisenbaum/Marab team Charles Watt Douglas Nutter Eric Henderson John Backhaus Dan Snow Vito Pascucci Stephen Smith Paul Horanzy Joe Selila Ed Burie James Semonian LS Melville Stephen Lelito RC Pylon William Glode thirdFormula Jessica Thurrott secondQ-500 McStay/ Wallace team Craig Korsen Lloyd Burnham David Doyle Pete Reed Dave Chapdelaine Jerry Krasser Mathew Desimone Jr Raymond Dolat 11thQuickie 500 Michael Mungavin Michael Bumbaca John Yassemedis George Denault Robert Beaudette Ralph Rinaldi Richard Estabrook Helicopter Daniel Zawerton firstClass William Comerford fourthClass Kent Gabrys fifthClass Sherman Conlin Jr sixthClass Christopher Dansereau Robert Burgo Thomas Clune Richard Sowers Jr Richard Bell firstClass II Michael Swift thirdClass II John Bona sixthClass II Raymond Powell Richard Bliss Alexander Lob Walter Saber Lee Woodworth RL Murphy firstClass III Fred Schneider secondClass III Raymond St Onge Sailplane Richard Roekle thirdHand Launched Sailplane Terrence Sweeney Thomas Kiesling thirdTwo Meter 11thUnlimited Sailplane Stephen Schommer Kay Fisher James Tyrie Robert Waldhaus seventhTwo Meter 10thStandard Sailplane Christopher Ordzie Robin Fleming Martin McCartney Luis Moya James Reith Gregory Baggerly Freeman Knowlton Arthur Fans Carl Bergner Dan Carr James Friedrichs Leslie Gerhardt Stephen Syrotiak Grant Fleming Chris Schuch ninthStandard Sailplane Robert Rondean 10thUnlimited Sailplane Tom Acciavatti Victor Bunze John Marion Fritz Bien Ronald Stanlield John Nilsson James Bonk Anker Berg-Sonne William Wargo Dennis Phelan Control Line Scale Sam Abdow secondPrecision sixthSport Scale Jack Patrolia secondSport Scale RO Scale Don Boyd secondSportsman Sport Scale Tom Nelson thirdSportsman Sport Scale John Nicolaci fifthSportsman Sport Scale Phil DOstilio sixthSportsman Sport Scale John Klawin seventhSportsman Sport Scale Art Alfano Laurent Gagnon Ed Estabrook Roger Carignan Peter Flanigan Toby Guimond Lindsey Smith Al Ehrenfels David Skillings John Lauria Bob Boulais Ronald Gagner Robert Smith Angelo Perugina Douglas Nutter William Semchenko Charles Nelson firstExpert Sport Scale Tom Kosewski thirdExpert Sport Scale Fred Menna fifthExpert Sport Scale Scott Foster sixthExpert Sport Scale Al Pineau Roland Bretta HD Marggraff Richard Bernier Bill Reeve James Russell Irv Searle first Precision Scale James Bonk Bren Bailey thirdRC Fun Scale James Brawn sixth-RC Fun Scale Richard Durant NL Ventura Harvey Thomasian Robert Joslyn Mike Thomas Thomas Clune would like thank attended 1992 Nationals hope enjoyed yourselves Model Aviation eaeian ana nis eronca IAL scaie entry Robert Hunt Arthur Adamisin first second place respectively both Seniors CL Precision Aerobatics Dennis Austein firstSportsman Pattern Bryan Byrd Senior firstMaster Pattern Ron Segura Senior thirdMaster Pattern Bill Reeve Douglas Dauntless RC Scale entry New York / New Jersey 2 District Report Joe Beshar District 2 Vice President 198 Merritt Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 [zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 EW PSO 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 [zip codes 105 108 109 124-1271 Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 [zip codes 070-076 078 079 Ron Farkas 1015 Old Town Road Coram NY 11727 [zip codes 117-119 Walt Geary 622 Franklin Boulevard Absecon NJ 08201 [zip codes 080 082 083 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040 [zip codes 090 091 100-1 04 106 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110 [zip codes 120-123 128 129 133-136 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Drive Endicott NY 13760 [zip codes 130-132 137-139 148 149 Everett Woodman 233 Longview Drive Bayville NJ 08721 [zip codes 077 & 087 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Ray Juschkus AVP/New York weekend Gathering Eagles model clubs Nassau area represented Models displayedall 140 themalongside antique airplanes permanently exhibited Cradle Aviation Museum Mitchell Field Long Island New York Everyone great time swapping stories looking exquisitely restored full-scale airplanes some date Wright brothers Spirit St Louis modem-day jets Hank Anholzer supervisor restoration reported 1500 people have visited museum year shows directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti deserve huge thank efforts making event great pleasure everyone Adam Sattler AVP /New York May 23-24 1992 nine original 46 members 1938-1942 Stewart Model Airplane Club Newburgh New York met first time reunion Most seen other over 50 years ate drank talked flew various vintage models modem aircraft Galeville field Saturday picnic also enjoyed club members wives friends Notable fliers such Leon Shulman Vince Bonnema Clippers Ed Soltis Joe Beshar Fox Sal Taibi Scotty Murray Topper fame Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw old master Carl Goldberg attended clubs meets recalled George Terwilliger beat out names including Carl Goldberg 1939 Poughkeepsie meet Ohlsson 23-powered Interceptor going OOS out sight third official flight losing model forever awarded Forster 29 efforts day would trade two Ohlsson 23 once-in-a-lifetime experiencea wonderful time reminiscing story telling catching up lives lived fond remembrances thoughts Terry Terrenoire AVP/New York photo below sent Willy Payne shows setup used Ithaca RIC Club its mall show May 50 planes displayed Club members spent day building prefab benefit entertainment spectators recently attended monthly meeting Oswego Valley Modelairs Only member Bill Orr has member since 1972 hes still going strong After meeting invited fly very special group guys doing what strive dohave fun challenging hobby welcome sign entrance field means exactly ember1992 111 Merrick S Andrews Left right standing Bill Greenhaigh Bill Slack Albert Innis Don Barkicy Don Fleming Stuart Innis Bob Reinhard Kneeling Ed Thuesen George Terwilliger An Appreciation saddens announce death Pete knew him first fly official indoor flight over 30 minutes Lakehurst New Jersey August 14 1949 Class C stick model flew 32 minutes 198 seconds Pete Andrews served US Indoor Team three times 1972 achieved World Championship Cardington England good friend Don Garofalow sent following letter after called advised him Petes joining other great figures have gone before him Don best relates memory Don Garofalow just cannot find right words describe feelings called inform passing good friend Pete Andrews Pete recognized pioneer field Indoor Modeling being first world achieve 30-minute flight indoors Hall Famer held other AMA records well Petes craftsmanship technical executions unsurpassed will sorely missed whole world indoor modelers Goodbye Pete Now constant companion wife Georgia will forever side cheering greater heights unlimited ceiling will never forgotten Left right Hank Anholzer Cradle Aviations supervisor ot restoration mall show directors Bob Geyer president Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Capriotti standing front Spirit St Louis built movie starring Jimmy Stewart Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia District Report Brown ct 3 vice resident 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 208 Witmer Street Clearfield PA 16630 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Court Bensalem PA 19020 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 first major event FAI Scale World Championships held recently Muncie site US control line team placed third US radio control team placed second District 3 members should especially proud two modelers area Ralph Burnatine Port Clinton Ohio led United States control line team third place radio control team member Kim Foster Mansfield Ohio placed 16th Congratulations teams fine gents Muncie site proved unique during World Championship feature never before accomplished large meet allowing spectators hands-on flying via RC buddy-box system Tom Runge Steve Kaluf rest Ace R/C crew donated equipment time allow interested spectators fly planes via trainer cord started intro miniground school demonstrated functions radio transmitter airplane next step allowed actual flight Finally participant awarded certificate signifying participation program Several hundred persons enthusiastically flew trainer including Muncie mayor David M Dominick pictured below Thanks Ace R/C positive effort During Labor Day weekend Toledo Weak Signals hosted FAI team selection 1993 US pylon team werent missed 18 worlds best racers Would believe three World Champions least six national champs going Congratulations Dave Shadel Richard Verano Henry Bartle 1993 US FAI Pylon Team big thanks expressed Weak Signals producing race hospitality second work help others enjoy hobby commended Club workers various functions often remain unmentioned next photo recognizes hardworking crew Skyhawks Heart Fund Air Show near Steubenville Ohio John Barilla longtime president provided photo Clifford Campo recently forwarded some interesting information pertaining Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club Quickie pylon racing appears have caught several club members enjoying competition Some crew picture top next column. Northeast Philadelphia RC Club also produces well-attended noncompetitive fun-fly Most clubs now election period club officials Ive told major club problem club apathy Somewhere between 10% 15% membership club assist activities club Are Currently election time Academy local clubs Did vote positive dont like current philosophies change voting should thankful live democratic society Please fair share Modelers work club activities definitely have moreffin early September questionnaire mailed over 4000 AMA Contest Directors requesting input current philosphy scheduling Nats did receive copy please state opinions writing mail Bob Brown above address Several members District 3 conimittee established Don Lowe desire fulfill wishes majority providing better Nats Let ideas known Another club process becoming proud landowner Congratulations Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio final legal stages owning its own field club would wise develop financial plan could lead land acquisition few dollars saved year could lead field purchase short period time Winter club activities provide enjoyment local AMA Associate Vice President can focus meetings Give him call schedule meeting now Another program could new AMA video pertains judging RC Pattern does assist judge also pilot providing criteria needed piloting proper acrobatic maneuver video can purchased through AMA Headquarters special thanks District 3 member Jay Gerber spearheaded its production Model Aviation kie-500 Philly men fastest FAST Models Northeast fun-fly Skyhawks register Heart Fund Air Show Muncie Mayor David Dominick tries RC Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Flying sites Good news about several flying sites Fauquier Aero-Recreation Modelers FARM Club Virginia has site its own summer has worked hard obtain new site told contract new field would signed week September 7 good news FARM members looking home Warrenton area Another club good news Prince Georges Radio Control Club Maryland club has site site use past few years marginal PGRC finest sites district time site behind present county police building fill area two paved runways taxiways paved pit areaand pavilion filled out flight area contests held site through yearspattern scale soaring loss site costly variety reasons replacement also county property very good alternative worseno site new field dedicated September 19 opposite side US 301 earlier sitesalmost across road original east side highway north Upper Marlboro Turn Swanson Road just north weigh station northbound PGRC will initiate site pylon racing meet weekend following opening information came Rick Moreland Good news welcomefor change other club Westminster Maryland Aero Modelers has working local officials new flying site long time club received permit Carroll County Department Recreation August 25 1992 Wayne Creasy president during last negotiations Ray Miles considered father project named fieldCarroll County Aerodrome club flew site first time August 30 Milt Peacock says first unfriendly visitor showed up within half hour first flight feel sure will worked out club Activities Some events have struggle year because odd weather patterns Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia such event AVP Dick Smith judged Rain forecasts contributed smaller-thananticipated turnout annual event actual arrival rain dampened event meet should grow aerobatics increases expected club also hosts annual IMAA fly-in has active various organized activities years Cuckoo Challenge held scheduled Bill Saunderss farm weather near perfect free flight attendance very good meet sponsored Bill Saunders Dan Belieff second held site gets better time Much work has done site becoming open Overall about best district other two sites used least two meets year CAAMA site near Culpeper Petersburg Airport As turns out three sites Virginia IMAA other big aircraft fly-in events continue grow true attendance numbers entirely possible enthusiast go meet weekend April November 25 such events sanctioned specifically IMAAIgiant fly-in events couple others also qualify listed Some have around years such Greensboro North Carolina Others such Charlottesville Virginia have held first time largest should East Coast Regional October 10 NALF Fentress trend speaks well segment sport Overall flying giants soaring free flight appear meets attendance other thing ponder C category outdraws categories sanctioned events Fliers seem enjoy events rigid rules such events pattern racing rule book scale Members attend rule book events same numbers C categories Data side benefits being District Vice President opportunity read newsletters published month Some nothing notices next meeting others productively comprehensive latter contain technical articles how-to-type pieces always interests see what being done technical nature improvements performance flying equipment discussed modeler publication benefits modeler Northern Virginia Control Line Club newsletter Through years has published plans building flying techniques material analyses other aspects modeling An extensive series has running some time now might special interest control line free flight fliers others ongoing series engine tests reported under byline Ron McNally tests give good idea performance engine providing rpm variety propellers cover range very old latest products ignition glow diesel have checked out will bet few pennies could get copies data editor Hal Howard 3094 N Acorn Court Dale City VA 22193 aware name submitted nomination office President Academy current election cycle complied requirements nomination set forth Academy bylaws Some majority number 6 10 individuals sitting judgment voted keep name off ballot As result names Don Lowe David Brown appear ballot personal view after having properly nominated opinion could fill office members denied option having choice have received satisfactory answer done supporting matter wish extend heartfelt appreciation am also very disturbed will never know whether would have worked ember 1992 113 Crispin rresident Dont forget sign Safety Waiver AMA Renewal form It will valid otherwise Alabama / Florida / Georgia Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents nub earlaszewjcz 3626 Ranobmood Rd Orlarrdo FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompavo Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10112 Vein SI Gbnenlorr FL 33534 Guslavo Diaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 6701 Corrdado PR 00907 James M Edwards BOO Mimosa New Albany MS 38653 Karl Herroel PR d Boo 294 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 21 lB Thomiee N Charleston SC 29405 Or John MaCin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Matins Box 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Oick Patton 765 Bailey Brook dr Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Luke Or. Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave. Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Weboter 1000 Sycamore Mancheorer TN 37355 Freqaesey Coordinator Bornis Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 33148 PBone 9041654-2517 Bob Bartoszewicz dedicated AVPs Florida area has set up Disaster Aid Program modelers Miami area may have lost some model airplanes Hurricane Andrew Bob also accepting donations anyone wants help out main purpose mentioning Disaster Aid Program now see anyone hurt hurricane what extent modelers suffered losses airplanes live Miami area hurricane put out business model airplane-wiser write Bob explain him Herers address Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Road Orlando FL 32808 Sad Note hardworking faithful District 5 FF contest coordinator Wallace Bucketsrr Johnson died suddenly out flying model airplane suffered brain hemorrhage behalf everybody dgstnct thank Bucketsr years faithful service Bob Junk Cantonment Florida replacement popular choice District 5 FF contest coordinator Lee Webster former District 5 VP long time Contest Director Tullahoma Tennessee area has just hosted 33rd annual free flight contest 50 people showed up 35 Lees bash 15-plus same field flying Flying Aces Club FAC events models flown rubber-powered small-scale models full-size aircraft Ollie Benton codirector Lee handled FAC modeling activities Anyone interested FAC business can contact Ollie 409 Brady Point Road Signal Mountain TN 37377 Meet Dot Lewis Odum Illinois Lewis winding Miss Canada Sr FAC competition Lee Ollies contest Dot just standing next husband airplane very skillful gifted flier wins contests Cuilman Alabama Aeromodelers just finished its 11th annual pattern contest club field next orphanage little children reared Tim Whitley CD Everyone saw meet having good time two very happy contestants Cullman Pattern contest Jeff Una Johnson Nashville Jeff holding RC City Conquest-6 model Wife Una successful contestant herself has entered two contests winning second Novice top next column Colen Ellis Gadsden own Conquest model powered long-stroke YS Pattern flying fiercely competitive best fliers attempt area modeling Dothan Alabama Harvey Yoder wants meet important fliers shown below Harvey says will offering US Army Helicopter stage field site bid hold RC Helicopter Team Selection 1993 Sonny Branch Tallahassee Florida wasnt happy club broke off started own club now president club mushroomed two months now has 15 people waiting list join Sonny thinks membership will 100 very soon Sonny wants see new membership shown below Left right top row David Senn Mr Zack Steve Southard vice president Pam Shiflett Harold Watson Bud Bauer Dave Dyer Don Robertson Gordie Meade David Newell Sonny Branch Jimmy Ashmore Vann Wild Rodney Seen treasurer Russell Titus Front row Allen Shiflett Vernon Crouch John Ponder Tom Wright Angie Wright Cristie Shiflett Rose Dyer Hunter Ashmore Logan Ashmore Good luck iew club Sonny have obligation treat nice people fairly responsibly ntly Wiregrass Radio Control Club held its third annual fun-fly affair US Army Helicopter Training Center near 114 Model Aviation right Mike Hare Ivan Vrooman Mike Hipwell Fred Jones Brian Arsenault Mark Pearson Chris Potts Ken Blackwell Left right Some Wiregrass RC Helicopter modelers Ray Beam Bill Johnson Emile Sheriff model helicopters Jean Jack Sheffer preparing Gas model competition Lees contest Jean Jack Little Rock Arkansas Other modelers came far away Michigan Illinois Georgia Florida Alabama Illinois /Indiana / Keotesky / Missoer 6 District Report Jim Sears District 6 Vice President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonseant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MC 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Worl 816 564-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since didnt have Column last month better fill July trips made before go August trips made short trip Blue Grass Classic Scale contest sponsored Lost Squadron Louisville Kentucky Although didnt stay long talked some guys Other commitments took away before flying actually started hope buds great time did next trip Reston Council meeting can read about via some other officers columns retum home port planned wonderful trip full-size airplane convention Alas bad weather can stop going full-size events too grounded two days finally gave up next day Cleared allowed fly Lawrenceville Illinois National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA pattern championships lovely flying day Much flying happening As first time event Lawrenceville few bugs work out logistics Im betting thisll beginning world-class pattern meets site wish could have chatted Unfortunately guys too busy event first day August drew Ottawa Illinois float-fly tried fly up event last year weather bad year day perfect could want members Illinois Valley RC Club host event good location float flier could want water wide shallow arrived planes already air Although number pilots down year glad see group consisted members around Chicago area gave chance let know have finally come back area After having terrific day Ottawa hope get back soon August 6 met Pete Waters new Muncie site check some reports receiving conceming condition site since sites grand opening Alas reports true maybe worse expected As toured site became angry site deteriorated such short time course lots rain area something some speculation lack pride surely must contributing factor Since trip Petes report efforts being made clean up site looks quite bit better last time saw sincerely hope will patient staff until leam bit about running site After its little used Muncie folks should able train finer arts running farm keeping site good shape must learn site needs continuous care Itll happen meantime Council need make policy set up budget etc help staff its job next weekend stayed home needed some time own project filed sanded bars aluminum horizontal stabilizer giant scaler spent third weekend Frederick Maryland class working aluminum giant scaler has lot aluminum Since weather bad fourth weekend spent time project Although sincerely hated weather endured August because canceled trips see enjoyed relaxation time has afforded work new RV-6A kit Maybe weather gods side once wonder. last weekend August able travel again went Muncie time see ending FAI Scale World Championships Id never seen FAI WC type new experience Scale buffs would have enjoyed quality models produced guests surely did forgot mention important item wrote last column Chuck Gray decided step down districts RC Contest Coordinator Therefore need volunteer step up take duties Its photo time Since last put some column Ive received several new ones Im sorry youve wait long also like hear about clubs have visited guess could use room times Enough now. IISafe flying no accident December1992 115 Three photos above Bob Dexter sent photos mall show held Lafayette Cloud Jockeys Russell Rhodes Springfield Missouri sent Ihe next photos first photo new pavilion Im sure photo will show some rest field flat large Kent Pyle sent Doug Halliwell Cheetah some little fella Clinton group models display mall Missouri airport Doug Prez Golden show hosted Springfield RC club year Valley Radio Control Association Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin 7 District Report Waters t 7 r5resident 115 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Don Benifield 1440 West Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Leroy Satterlee 1604 Huntington Drive Waterloo IA 50701 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stamm 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly P0 Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its time sit down hit keys after welcome though strange one-month hiatus suddenly notice comes winter Its election time everywhereclubs districts AMA Prez andthe govemment-type too also realized have VP position district eight years next year will reelection time decision-making revealing read clubs newsletters districts clubs asking volunteers run office help events instruct everything can read frustration newsletters adds conversation Joe Hass few weeks ago about attitudes model airplane clubs Joe remarked felt clubs seem bent road self-destruction Give some thought Dig out occasions club member caused problem whole club Remember someone went flying too early too late flew over banned area very noisy motor lost muffler still flewjust once Think about member brought nomnember field allowed him fly no tnsurance coveragerepeatedlyor flew illegal frequency because no around can continue listseemingly foreverbut really shows tolerate rule-bending happenings can create real problems clubs Consider other side picturesomeone belongs really expensive country golf club Dare members break rules Wow After paying hefty dues monthly fees get kicked out would sizable loss dollars member members content members very stable controlled recreation area am convinced will time dues needed join RC club will well over several hundred dollars plus legal signed membership agreement could include statement would result member paying hefty fines rule infringements Look average dues pay nowaround $40and remember modelers belong several clubs area So what effect driven club much can fly another am firm believer privilege join club right simply because have money member includes responsibilities participating clubs activities member should serve least committee fulfill task before becoming eligible following year Ab wellenough said now give something club 1993 have received lost scannerit spending vacation Traverse City frequency monitors have out clubs flying season extremely useful testing airwaves Now have swap mall season requires much use two tabletop displays ready go displays complete assortment handout literatureall free AMA HQjust asking Don Bentfield has Minneapolis have other Book ahead like visit flying events observe did trip down see FAI Scale World Championships Muncie site looked great spite lousy weather Damed winds too strong pretty planes fly did manage get reacquainted several European friends Comments visitors along line making Muncie aeromodeling center world Over Labor Day weekend did jury duty F3D FM Pylon trials great time watching left-tumers battle team spot week earlier managed spear two pylon cages 1/4 midgets Silver Cup no certainty event will develop because move squash insert Sport 40 using Fl Nelson NMPRA event Rough River seems have fliers looking keep Ill have look rebuilding session winter Havent said before Model Aviation e Bothe Astro-Wings Wisconsin presents check $2100 Chris Special Olympics Ozaukee County Scott Orten photo Members Ribcrackers Model Aeronautics club Michigan work Ziroli DC-3 clubs project Dan Wambolt photo Members North Country Model Controllers float flying Bemidji Minnesota Fred Sanford photo Bernie Koblika 3M Flyers St Paul Minnesota slightly modified Sig Kadet Club field changes faces summer above winter below John Bombardo photos Snazzy cartoons John Bombardo South St Paul Minnesota Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas nA Hempel 8 vu President 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 605 Mark NE Albuquerque NM 87123 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 2052 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX78044 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 Doubletree Float-Fly hosted 114th Aero Squadron Grapevine Texas site beautiful weather great 114th interest float flying came partly necessity rather choice because unusual amount rainfall area 43 pilots 53 models 114th did excellent job running event Ed Perz operating flight line Ryan Anderson primary CD Jim Makar assistant CD Pilots Choice Award won Mike Darnell twin-powered Cub great time visiting 114th hope will continue hosting Doubletree Float-Fly Third annual Small Steps Punkin Field Little Rock Arkansas annual Small Steps fun-fly held Dallas Texas October 1989 Model Airplane News columnists Randy Randolph Joe Wagner challenged group fliers Little Rock see could have fun flying small airplanes Under direction Steve Staples AVP Arkansas Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh challenge accepted 1992 meet result restriction type aircraft event No engines larger 25 can used Multiple 25s okay Winners pilots have fun! Thanks Eddie Williams transported models Little Rock able fly years Small Steps III fly small models have make Small Steps fun-fly great time years Small Steps event encourage participation younger modelers started Three members Bryan Bowker family Edgewood New Mexico took top honors Congratulations Bowker family Left right standing Bryan Anne Kurt Bowker Kneeling winners years Junior Small Steps event Second place goes Andrew Bowker age 12 first place won Chris Bowker age 6 third John Bowker age 9 Center Tommy Day Irving Texas Leasure Wasp powered two Cox 049 Black Widows Right This photo captured greatest gathering Small Step supporters US should make Whos Small Model Airplanes AnnuaL Left right standing Steve Staples District 8 AVP Arkansas Betty Fox Fox Manufacturing Randy Randolph Model Airplane News Kneeling Joe Wagner MAN columnist Emmett Fry Great Pharaoh Little Rock Left Emmett Fry daughter Kenley Fry-Hilton Dads Lii Duper Zilch powered Fox 35 Center Steve Staples Cox 049-powered Thing Thing flew quite well have see believe Right Left right Howard Graham Greg Simmons Greg Sullivan famous FARM club kitchen team provided delicious burgers drinks us munch i Left Jerry Stagner member 114th Aero Squadron Euless Texas 40-size Seamaster Center Jim Makar assistant CD beautiful 114-scale J-3 Cub Jim won Spectators Choice Award Right The dazzling De Havilland Beaver constructed Bob Carrera Hurst Texas An 0S 70 engine used power Bobs model Len I ne onicers OT inc ii nero quaaron Len 10 ngns em Chirco president Joe Pisecco treasurer Ryan Anderson Contest Director Paul Kupersmith vice president Center Mark Hell Over Water Shelton Burleson Fun Bunch flew Schiuter Magic Mark number hell models flying float-fly Right Tom Blakney Fort Worth Texas smallest powered Seaplane model 049 Cox engine Toms model flew very well Bottom Right Ryan Anderson left Rip Hoidridge right Schneider float models December1992 117 Colorado Kansas Nebraska NorTh Dakata Soath Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller District 9 Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 North Dakota news Dakota Skymasters Club held its first RC fly August contest supported enthusiastic community came enjoy day events flown great number model fliers attended inaugural meet 0-500 race hosted Botno Balsa Busters RC Club July 11 1992 After five rounds fierce racing teams Regina Saskatchewan Winnipeg Manitoba Minot North Dakota Bottineau North Dakota Regina Windy Flyers came out top trophy awarded best combined score two pilots club Regina Windy Flyers will host 1992 Can-Am Regina possibly August September should some exciting racing Mark calendar date finalized FM Skylarks hosted its 36th annual contest Fargo North Dakota combat categories furious Jeff Johnson Kansas big loser loss four planes Slow Combat spite couple midairs Fischer brothers Minneapolis along Steve Wilks Al Jorgensen flew superb matches AMA Combat stunt fliers Winnipeg Manitoba 10 number came down north flying superb flights gave lessons gutsy wild stunt flying good sportsmanship Its plain see stunt flying has solid home north border top winners Winnipeg Carrier events became duel between Peter Mazur Illinois Bret Smith Iowa However Paul Kegel North Dakota hot tails excellent exciting flights contest site lush green shade trees camping field great condition thanks Fargo park district site consisted two asphalt circles regulation carrier deck combat circle concession stand busy during day Saturday evening pizzas reduced rate delivered field thanks Dominos Winners Carrier IPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third Carrier 11Brett Smith first Peter Mazur second Paul Kegel third Profile CarrierPeter Mazur first Brett Smith second Jeff Johnson third StuntMike Thiessen first Hube Start second Larry Maltman third Slow CombatMike Thiessen first Jerome Miller second Dave Fischer third 1/2A TD CombatSteve Wilk first Aimee Olson second Annie Olson third 1/2A Reed Valve CombatDave Fischer first Aimee Olson second Alan Jorgensen third AMA CombatDave Fischer first Don Fischer second Steve Wilk third GoodyearDave Fischer first Jason Kegel second Mixed NutsSamantha Miller first Matt Kjar second Annie Olson third South Dakota news Rapid City Flyerss new field super shape Things going great large measure because excellent cooperation neighbors Footnote The past months have very busy Thanks pictures articles Youll seeing column soon 118 Model Aviation * larticipants 0 July U-5U0 race NOrtfl Dakota Local VFW clubmember Almer Ring emceed opening ceremonies offered flagtributes Canadian American fliers Finishing tough second place Don Fisher AMA combat plane Regina pilots Can-Am trophy Orlan Dowdswell left Sam Ferris center flagman Gary Patterson right CD Mike Olson announces winners Jerome Miller Skylarks president aiding presentation first- second- thirdplace trophies Contest winners Dean Dolan L Dick Hay Mark Puepple secretary Dakota Skymasters Club inspecting plane Left right Doc McGuigan Jim Rickelts South Dakota AVP Darrell Cassidy Dave Webb Arizona / California / Hawa Nevada Utah 1 O District Report Keyawa 10 vice rresident 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe addresa EMAIL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakee Street Alee HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hansen P0 Boa 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Viaalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 Marc M Karpowich 221 W 100 N Logan UT 84321 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Laa Vague NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 B Speedway Tucaon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Viata CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Norfhwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Thanks cards arid letters Im doing fine looking forward District 10 meeting Las Vegas See thereI hope Thanks effort energy Roger Jaffe San Diego District 10 now sports bimonthly newsletter Ten Forward Are good what first issue went out September 1 1992 Issue two will hit streets around November 1 newsletter will mailed key person contact person club Please use pertinent informationall partin clubs newsletter did get first issue would like placed mailing list call Roger Jaffe 619 463-4455 sincere thanks really energetic highly active modeler Good job Roger Jaffe After local newspaper almost went limp indignation deploring money would spent non-sweating non-jock-oriented activities few dumb letters sent editor scored success Board Supervisors 26th November 1991 runway 515 ft x 78 ft laid just days before cold weather set time have grown less 30 members over 60 more interest shown day through winter flying field has used park Carson City far Almost day weather halfway okay will find fliers Good job High Sierra Radio Control Club leaders Les Harris president Frank Chase secretary-treasurer special Thank Bob Brogan Guys like make being fellow modeler rewarding Betty Stream reports Clubs working together government agency resulted installation safety fencing Mile Square Park flying facility Fountain Valley California Brainchild Bob Rosenlof commander Scale Squadron Southern California George Kotiches safety officer Orange Coast Radio Management Agency blessing Roger Stanton Chairman Orange County Board Supervisors money raised install safety fencing flying facility set center park assistance Scale Squadron OCRCC Bird Club IMAC Chapter 3 members fencing installed celebrate its completion groups held dedication ceremony Sunday August 2 Representing Supervisor Stanton Rob Richardson Park Ranger Steve Bonhall represented park Special awards appreciation given Fred Browns Diego Lopez Gene Barton donated equipment supplies well payment debts Proceeds raffle sophisticated Futaba radio system other donated items will used future improvements flying siteincluding water field bleachers telephone communication system wasnt speechmakinga tremendous air show put interspersed open flying Dedicating ceremony youth emcee Fred Browns introduced two young fliersBilly Yarnall age 12 demonstrated aerobatics 16-year-old Chris Dablen put magnificent demonstration Sukhoi R/C Aero Show Team consisting four fliers four female helpers dressed red white blue put formation flying demonstration awesome flown stirring music Coming America California Air Show Team took air variety aircraft including Larry Wolfe FJ-2 Fury Nick Vavaldi flying C-47 mass parachute drop Diego Lopez flew award-winning Douglas Skyraider Monte Salot flew solar-powered aircraft taking video pictures site celebration Larry Wright took up Charlie dropped flown ground Larry Wolfe Jerry Kitchen put great flight Corsaironly far off runway novel demonstrations Dan Englehoff flying Great Pumpkin helicopterwhile riding unicycle John Eliot Sam Wright called flights Monte Salot Gordon Truax Co-CDs lot work went installing safety fencing involved deserve well done fliers use enjoy Mile Square Park flying facility Thanks Betty Stream John Krohn covering event wish could have Edge grand opening Carson City runway has come gone outstanding success reminder accomplishments possible exertion initiative Bob Brogan key instigator doing Bob writes Over 10 years ago rented land Bureau Land Management BLM $100 per year year-to-year basis Several years ago BLM raised rent $800 per yearway beyond treasurys limits So BLMs suggestion Carson City Parks Recreation Department asked BLM withdraw land Carson City park accomplished unpaved field became Carson City radio control flying field Last year went before Parks Recreation Commission ask $50000 paved runway money request comes residential construction tax new homes earmarked improvement parks recreational facilities convinced commission paved runway fell category Bob Brogan VP Carsons new facility Perfect demonstration results cooperation between clubs county Bob Rosenlot George Kotichasthe play makers Mile Square Park December1992 119 Alaska Idaho/Montana 0 egon Wash ng 11 District Report McCollough 11 Vice rrtgtsiutoflt P0 Box 13677 Portland OR 97213 ornF2SBrvn address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associete Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Calver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Halcomh 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancoaner WA 98684 Gil Horotman ho Boo 107 Rilonille WA 99169-0107 Torn McCowen 16131 Blad Bear o Anchorage AK 99516 Dsve Mallens 15559 Palentine Ave ~aale WA 98133 Brace Nelson 8076 Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Disk Wickline PD Boo 623 Klamati Falls Ol 97501 Chick Voang 7411 154 Ave 5014 Samner WA 99390 Assistant Freqasecy Coordinator Al Watson 130-14515 NE Belivan WA 98007 Au free fiight enthusiasts advised Army has instituted new rules use Harts Lake Prairie plan site must have names list submitted contest organizers before meet takes place Anyone list will subject arrest trespassing case didnt notice no officer columns last MA Several advance notices now late First 93 version Puyallup Expo just around corner spies tell dates 30th 31st January should have made plans room reservations already Second scheduling RC contests coming year should get wants Bill Smith ASAP can make sure contest season goes smoothly possihle Most things work out very well district lets keep up good work annuai OMAS weekend huge success 56 pilots 104 planes registered Two super days lots friends enjoyable flights along good food comfortable surroundings Paui Walker first world precision aerobatics Its busy productive year best stunt flier world NW Regionals Paul edged out Ted Fancher first precision aerobatics Next Paul went Westover made two row over Ted won fifth National Stunt championship third consecutive win tied him total wins overall made look would very likely bring home gold Czechoslovakia World Control Line Championships rest US team did pretty well too Bob Hunt fifth Bill Werwage sixth plenty make US team number Au VIC enthusiasts computers modems can check Seattle Skyraiders 71042644 CompuServe Remember Bobby Graff itty-bitty pictures October issue Well less month after picture taken Bobby took first Novice Stunt NW Regionals Super flying Bobby first photo Todd Ryan Pasco Washington Todd set National Jr 21 Sport Speed record 11127 mph NW Regionals along taking home impressive load trophies other events Todds active flier three years enjoys carrier speed events Bell-Air Flyerss Big Bird complete success 64 aircraft beautiful weather large crowd showed up 300 cars present point George Nichols sent some photos fromand words aboutthe latest Salmon RC fun-fly held last Memorial Day weekend First nice shot Claude Tanners very nice Maule M-6 Super Rocket Georges four-year-old granddaughter Kelsey Holding winnings Dennis Kirouse left/Great Planes CAP-2 Idaho Falls Idaho David Hendrix middle/two rolls EconoCote two oz CyA Bill Mad Dog Miller right/Great Planes Ultra-Sport 40 OS engine Futaha 7channel Eagle Idaho Both planes donated John Crash Cantieny covering glue donated Mark Fitch Arco Idaho Mark also donated gallon fuel winners name has misplaced Also unnamed pilots involved serious mishap midair event shot shows remains A/C Both pilots Montana other A/C Q-500 Around 35 pilots Idaho Montana Wyoming showed up annual event photo shows some enjoying no-host BBQ potluck staged John Cantieny spread Jerry Leake shared some modeling stuff last summers Marymoor scale contest PSMEF Boeing Hawks electric meet same weekend Jerry kindly sent some pictures both events well use Marymoor photos first Picture Bob Benjamin looking Ward Emigh reaches depths Spacewalker Clay Bateman second Sportsman Sport Scale carries nicely done Top Flite P-47 back pit area 120 Model Aviation ewalker lost aileron servo Ward Emigh flew scratch-built PT-17 first Sport Scale exactly scale five-cylinder engine provides plenty flight power dlCrispin Continued page 106 lack respect safety cause problem area starting adjusting taxiing shutting down engine clubs must teachand practicesafe operation Use starter chicken stick start engine reach over through propeller arc adjust engine Never run engine full rpm squatted down front aircraft line plane propeller point aircraft spectators revving engine taxi pit areas Use kill switch ignition engines set low throttle position cutoff glow engines get trouble taxi manuever during takeoff shut down engine avoid hitting fellow member Get behind aircraft immediately upon start-up trust yourself anyone else holding aircraft Practice safety times Keep first-aid kit handy field event have incident DO NOT FLY ALONE New Products Several new products have come attention various reasons have done no complete testing units appear effective intended application first muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound PO Box 15182 Baton Rouge LA 70895 muffler used larger engines same construction earlier illustrated unit comes adapter installation engine assembly weighs about ounce should have application control line small radio control use See photo number unit photo number two muffler made four-stroke engines 40-65 range made Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 unit comes length hightemperature tubing connection adapter needed high temperature four-stroke exhaust length tubing extension carry off exhaust waste unit much like type addon unit recommended past ported baffled unit means muffler will make excellent add-on some ineffective stock units have mounted present Photo number three depicts some mufflers made primarily control line use such cheap expendable units combat events can made various spray cans found skin hair care sections local supermarket Aluminum tubing propane torch make little bit weld business See ads welding materials used type work try J-B Weld would appreciate feedback people using some simple units Please provide engine displacement propeller type size engine rpm sure provide dBA readings useful information Perhaps couple articles can devoted type unit along applications future issues ember 1992 121 Muffler Cox 049 manufactured Soft Sound Muffler four-stroke engines 4065 range made Davis Diesel Development Mufflers made primarily control line use AMA ANNOUNCES NEW INSURANCE LIMITS FOR SITEOWNERS $1 $2 Million Additional Coverage Available AMA recognized national association representing aeromodelers interests United States voice accepted various Federal State local government agencies strive meet needs members chartered clubs site owners have few occasions past siteowners wanted standard $1 million primary liability insurance coverage AMA has assisted clubs working local agents/brokers clubs locale secure policies solely behalf individual clubs service has always provided AMA time time have requests $1 million automobile liability coverage commercial property owners AMA has able handle need under its own auto policy certificate providing coverage clubs siteowner involving motor vehicles owned used club members and/or spectators has provided no additional cost club since AMA incurred no additional premium almost 3000 siteowners protected under Charter Club program less dozen siteowners have indicated need higher liability limits Although Academy has heard very little clubs have broker secure source higher liability limits now available AMA clubs choice additional $1 $2 million available over AMA standard $1 million being offered clubs principal field have specific written request site owner increase liability insurance Clubs cautioned openly solicit higher limits siteowners able respond siteowner requests new AMA charter club benefit An application form specific need will provided submitting property owners request AMA/insurance broker processing fees $24000 $1 million $29000 $2 million AMAs simplified approach avoids necessity calculate cost based specific number club members spectator attendance model type restrictions issuance special insurance policies relying upon underwriting reviews emphasis placed property owner being private individual corporate public local state federal agencies identity Regardless application date certificate will issued AMA fees remainder current 1992 new 1993 club charter year latter period coverage ending March 31 1994 As usual certificates issued mailed club contact distribution directly property owner program intended assist clubs unique coverage requirements siteowners Academy pleased automatically extend new additional limit either $1 million $2 million club higher limits issued siteowner Proof additional club protection will recorded maintained club file AMA Eighteen months additional coverage cost described above can begin early October 1st application approval offer additional limits continuous protection through 3/31/94 available club renews its charter before March 31 1993 New certificates insurance additional levels will automatically reissued named additional insured sent club contact 1993-94 policy period March 31 1993 thru March 31 1994 122 Model Aviation service available immediately applications available calling 703/435-0750 please ask Special Services Department extension 271