AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
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AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104
AMANews Academy Model Aeronautics 1810 Samuel Morse Drive on VA 0 Sound Model Aeronautics page 103 PR Roundup Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Streeter Point Recreation Area State park near Sturbridge Massachusetts site East Brimfield Lake oldest float-fly nation has held 26 years 1992 event ran September 12-13 under cloudless skies temperatures 80s Local people vowed best weekend weather 1992 East Coast dwellers could remember cooler wetter summer past year weather gods smiled 92 Brimfield meet 66 fun-fliers registered enjoy almostperfect flying conditions Yes slight cross breeze Saturday Sunday about good can get seemed everyone brought least two airplanes entire families lovely beach crowded normal paraphernalia find flying site Parking no problem nearby paved lots concession wagon hand provide cold drinks food did bring own picnic hot dogs hamburgers Italian sausage filled air wonderful irresistible aromas state park provided rescue boat used often engine quit taxi landing As can see photos everyone expert boat handling Dave Matlasz Chicopee took bath attempted retrieve aircraft leaning over side instead transom Fliers came over Marylaid New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Florida few license plates spotted first time attended annual meet really enjoyed chance renew acquaintance old friends make new ones among AMA members families present Don Foster president Gee Bee Model Products Contest Director Don has directed contest several years largely because person has patience perseverance deal state officials Because size event takes place after regular park season over parking area beach lake needed people planes So Foster negotiates state personnel exclusive use property float-fly weekend 60 people registered fliers person brought least two sometimes three aircraft quality workmanship finish ran way simple MonoKote type job highly detailed decorated semi professional museum piece Various float designs evidence Some recognized pair seemed smaller sleeker turned out home design As can see photographs excellent variety aircraft overall flying skills saw very high quality Bill Bishop AMA 439478 1911-1992 regret report Bill Bishop founder Comet Models has passed away Bill member AMA Hall Fame valued member model aviation community Retired living California still enjoyed aircraft recent years gained pleasure relaxation ocean cruising wife wish extend sincere sympathy family 88 Model Aviation uresque lake shore iresur rains Recreation Area perfect head Don Fosters event organizer Dave Matlasz Chicopee Mass almost underwater rescues airplane Yep dark blob Dave Ray Latham photo Continued page 104 Presidents Corner President Academy ot Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Flying sites crucial need health happiness hobby Flying sites happen largely because efforts local modelers AMA helps providing background information materials aid club working local site owners public landholders AMA Headquarters also provides direct on-site support needed help clinch deal have problem call Geoff Styles Headquarters Reston will probably able help hired just real success story comes out Jacksonville Florida plan feature story later date principals involved find time prepare synopsis experience Jacksonville first clubs visited after moving Florida time Gateway RIC Club very nice city-sponsored site Later taken away because urban encroachment city promised provide another site established budget purpose lot dedicated work primarily Fred Kouka other members club necessary chase down suitable city/county property also keep wheels turning project result absolutely beautiful long-term improved facility modelers area new field includes paved runway taxi ready areas covered shelter workbenches building houses toilet facilities kitchen office storage areas Water power telephone other amenities provided Headquarters helped on-site visits provided lists AMA membership area hundreds credit goes Fred other local dedicated modelers Such deal requires lot hard work convince local authorities aeromodelers taxpayers have needs same involved other sports Im sure youll find report helpful Continued page 90 March 1993 89 View beautiful irrigated sod paved runway Jacksonville hItr building Jacksonville site Tuscaloosa Alabama site developed meet wheelchair needs Note protective screening stop runaway models Dale Karr builds flies despite having handicap Left right Members Gateway WV Club Jacksonville Florida Fred Kouka Dennis Ellingson president Paul Towkach Fred prime mover clubs site acquisition development Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Well election season finally over old saying goes ya win few ya lose few important election Don Lowe defeated yours truly will continue AMA President am displeased outcome have continually stated want succeed Don AMA President replace him other election appears will have new neighbor moving big White House down street AMA HQ Frankly Im sure happier outcome AMA election am Oh well guess really doesnt matter whether Mo Larry Curly elected going have suffer lot before things get better Now AMA election over can comment controversial nominating situation seems far back can remember have controversy form another surrounding nominations offices AMA recent poll Leader membership resulted surprisingly consensus system have okay methods communicating itthrough advertising announcements etcare woefully inadequate truly answer its easy fix have doubts being answer perception AMA Executive Council Good 01 Boys group interested retaining power doing whats best membership AMA Personally have great deal difficulty accepting premise will argue strongly isnt true mere perception damning damaging reality would Any organization can effective its members have faith its leadership faith falters substantially organization its members trouble own federal government perfect example people realize president primarily responsible economic situation its gets bums rush election heard comment lesser three evils Mo Larry Curly far often people supporting candidates did sign enthusiasm candidate sad situation AMA must avoid duplicating Apathy bad enough hut ridicule can destroy society much rapidly nominating procedure has remained essentially same years perhaps its time us look revising bring up date growth organization must eliminate perception smoke-filled room attendant power brokering self-serving interests AMA continue flourish must show membership open society same time must realize elected group should have some control over its leadership alternative have house divided Can just imagine trying elect Speaker House Representatives popular vote would result having multiple leaders elected others would ascend positions natural way based amount respect earned peers situation got tight would people follow important group select its own leadership rather have its leadership thrust upon believe AMA Executive Council should select its own leadership currently AMA President andbecause technical nature jobits financial officer currently Executive Vice President also think remainder board except NAA representative should strict purview districts elect need revise nominating procedure eliminating nominating committee now stands need nominating committee within district would nominate its own candidates would make up nominating committees Thats good question Some have suggested AVPs themselves appointed VP would perhaps taint judgment Others have suggested Leader members might work out well particularly make concerted effort keep informed AMA matters third thought has come mind response comment Leader member recent survey commented chartered club has evolved basic working unit AMA yet chartered club has no position organizational management AMA simple statement profound its truth dont currently have mechanism integrate club structure perhaps district nominating committee answer district nominating committee made up presidents of chartered clubs district two purposes would served first give chartered club input system second remove some perception smoke-filled room president chairman EVP financial officer would elected district VPs directors believe such system would improve AMA serve well 21st century Let VP know what think Unfortunately lost friend Executive Council last meeting Regg Keyawa decided hang up know may laugh call him friend Regg lot good times together despite some different opinions what constitutes proper accounting wish him well hope health allows him enjoy life its fullest Regg just DBYA ultralight idents CornerlLowe Continued page 89 Another success story West Alabama Aero Modelers Tuscaloosa Alabama Kenneth Goff first told about clubs flying site later sent some pictures site has different aspect since Ken confined wheelchair Through efforts Tuscaloosa Parks Recreation Commission developed site specifically meet needs handicapped modelers site has wide gates workbenches adjusted proper height wheelchair occupants wheelchair-wide portable toilets outlets automatic lifts much Ken enthusiastic model flier see him charming wife IMAA fly-ins over South Ken has specially equipped motor home power lift adds mobility last weekend saw special handicapped parking spaces Mulberry Florida flying site model flying sites should provide wheelchair fliers stories tell about sites obtained boils down lot work dedicated LOCAL modelers willing spend time effort convince public officials need Geoff Styles will help can takes dedicated local fliers follow through complete task Speaking handicapped will attending modeling exposition next year Sicily expense dedicated demonstrating aeromodeling aids individuals rehabilitation helps cope limitations would appreciate input members would care make providing examples enabling limited physically adjust handicap Mulberry met Dale Karr Winterhaven lost left arm following auto accident years ago hasnt stopped longtime member AMA having fun model flying fly-in flying Sig Spacewalker built himself says lirtle tedious times gets job done Dale uses twostick transmitter modified allow selective interconnect right stick able manipulate right hand Several years ago met modeler Jackson Mississippi though confined wheelchair paraplegic able move arms fingers still able manipulate sticks fly very well have seen modeler Greenville South Carolina flying solely feet fly-in wasnt physically limited just wanted prove could done course have no arms able use feet perform tasks normally requiring hands What am saying Aeromodeling wonderful rewarding hobby someone limited physically simply requires can attitude club site provides special needs Lets considerate make sure have made sites wheelchair accessible best part job president opportunity meet fliers walks life truly love hobby met first aeromodeling judge last weekend Yes real live Circuit Court judge Oliver Green Oliver spent some time together trying get balky engine run properly thoroughly enjoy trading modeling secrets technical side hobby has real fascination So whatever need aeromodeling has Just remember everything else strictly secondary peripheral enjoying hobby have remind myself fact time time Best wishes joy flying 1993 odel Aviation utive Directors View HO Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Leader members Thank much responding recent mailing input beyond expectation good thoughts comments ideas response should required reading leadership position Academy An article summarizing input being prepared hoped summary will appear issue magazine may read diversity access snapshot AMA opinions Well done Thank much using separate sheets paper topic helped loads After publication Leader memher opinion snapshot suitable time set aside collective thought another mailing will made Leader members further feedback feel have scratched surface valuable asset take moment now mention another article being assembled pages magazine concerns advance grow memberhow Contest Director Leader member officer candidate member Executive Council What station means what they contribute very important Thanks Leader members suggested idea Renewal notices some confusion Renewals sent membership September hearing some complaints members receiving two three notices after have renewed 1992 membership Actually possible can happen AMA mailed renewal notices September first two weeks December second renewal notices sent renewed end November went out AMA Headquarters meantime through Industry Associate Program membership applications sent out industry quite possible received renewal notice malled renewal received renewal notice through Industry Program has caused some confusion Additionally may Jerry customer data base Gerald AMA renewal notice have two names might receive two renewal notices different system Also some members receive mail order packages etc work address regular mail such AMA renewal notices home address people two addresses may receive renewal notice course extreme example have two names two addresses get September renewal notices act until first week Decemberputting together may have received up five AMA membership applications and/or renewal notices understandable fall category may have annoyed receiving applications least give us credit getting good distribution renewals applications year Membership cards year AMA orders membership cards coming year effort have arrive ready use least 40000-50000 cards can mailed immediately years end well over 100000 will go out door cards arrive shipment saves AMA money opposed repeated small orders get cards members AMA employs mailing house year mailing house began putting 1993 AMA membership cards mall November 12 Well thats good newsand now bad news fully expected mailing house would deliver cards US Postal Service within five working daysbut Thanksgiving found out mailing house delivering two three thousand cards per day Postal Service What pain result little snafu has membership department has answering telephone calls saying Yes membership card sent out such such date actuality sitting mailing house couple weeks before got P0 AMA members please assured problem has fixed mailing house well reamedand quite effort made have AMA membership cards mail December 7 can apologize inconvenience assure will take steps monitor closely operations malling house next time around Youth Your Executive Director still concerned worried adamant constantly thinking about youth problem Trying put handle hard enough let alone anything about True Delta Dart program teacher education adopt-a-school few other efforts well However like corks bouncing around seemingly sea morass apathy connecteddisjointed Admit tedly perhaps effective could have written about before received scant feedback am undeterred am still determined put some wheels real AMA youth program surprised club youth program national programone incorporates industry another 140000member full-size aviation groupbegins materialize assured am persistent always few things cooking back burner may soon come front Meanwhile add up what costs provide services member subtract dues rate Juniors/Seniors pay AMA membership add scholarships adopt-a-school teacher education other AMA youth membersupported programsthe AMA youth program effort weighs startling $4 million year problems need focus certainly bang buck Fcc I am concemed about phone call received November attorney firms employed AMA FCC work After reading about suit filed against AMA requested copy pleadings firm does want drawn mess concern FCC filings AMA initiates behalf aeromodeling must now carefully worded crafted avoid virulence position having large representative single voice may eroded might force unity District 10 vacancy Regge Keyawa resigned position vice president District 10 November 14 AMA bylaws specific fill vacancy Mr Keyawa has selected two persons ballot Rich Hanson other Howard Baldwin AMA has asked campaign statements both Baldwin Hanson will sending ballot adult members living District 10 ASAP Included ballot will both campaign statements AMA will also print both campaign statements AMA News section Model Aviation magazine lieu normal District 10 report Mr Keyawa stressed reasons resignation founded mostly health situation second additional forces him personally concerned business Mr Keyawa has unique addition AMA Executive Council will sorely missed fellow Council members am sure members District 10 join wishing him best health success personal endeavors Final note just bought new pair glasses bifocals After presenting AIvIA Vision Card discounted $111 saved cost AMA dues program really works know firsthand can save cost membership Enjoy * March 1993 91 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont 1 Rstt Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen 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 John Duffon-Stack following article picture Ms Tug Cologne both members RIC Gulls model airplane club Bangor Maine Spend weekend flying RIC Gulls youre likely see John Dufton-Stack age 11 flying PT-40 Following training chief instructor retired Colonel Douglas Gould other club instructors John soloed June 27 1992 earned pilots patch club hat signature membership card now enables him fly instructor side PT-40 carefully built Dick Dufion Johns grandfather John looking assisting resulting beautiful aircraft John handles ease Controlling plane lot fun says feel like Ive accomplished something Ive landed plane John first asked remote-controlled airplane six years old uncle Bruce Dufton pilot full-scale aircraft gave him Goldberg Electra glider kit Dick built plane its six-foot wingspan John started flying lessons RIC Gulls spring 1991 has flying club ever stnce John very enthusiastic member R/C Gulls has discovered can learn couple things subject school through building flying planes learn lot faster because enjoy having fun Ive teamed lot about aerodynamics engines weight balance radios electronics Club members find John well informed facets flying model airplanes enjoy conversations well time spent flying together Having hard time trouble-shooting fuel leak rough-sounding engine Ask John what experiences have taught him may find solution John lives Hampden Maine mom dad five cats new puppy Chelsea eagerly awaiting birth new brother Berkshire Mall Show April 11-12 1992 Berkshire RC Flying Club Tunnel City RC club Hoosick Aeromodelers club joined forces present mall show Fifty members three clubs involved about 50 models display An estimated 5000 people viewed models raffle held three choice prizes given away winners Brenda Fitzgerald won Lion Tom Cat ARF radio engine 2 Joe Fuorie received complete radio control car supplied Crafts Galore Shop 3 Hank Sedgewick received Hot Canary biplane Joe Sorrentino owner Barospeed Hobbies built Tom Cat model Kirks Hobby Shop supplied Futaba radio Pilots Choice Award owners aircraft display winners 1 Dick Ewell Starduster II biplane 2 Greg Kronaus Fly Baby 3 John Keatons YMF-3 Waco biplane 4 Dick Ewell 1930 1/3scale Fleet biplane covering demonstration presented ReJean Roy sounds like very good show display live area try attend 1993 show two young ladies above club members learning fly doing very well information photos provided Thomas Mosca VP Berkshire RC Flying Club photos high quality unfortunately will able use RC show Shriners Auditorium mentioned upcoming show last months column progressing very well hope give information next month after manufacturers have chance respond care have booth contact Harvey Waugh 508 657-4202 Remember dates April 30 May 1-2 1993 Semiscale Spitfire plans Jaffrey Aeroplanes operated Ben Hartley offers fine set plans airplane designed a60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle built-up construction Contact Ben 603 532-6248 information Computer bulletin board John Moonan 495th R/C Squadron has started system operation 24 hours per day seven days week free charge Contact John 43 Paquawket Pass Groton MA 0 1450-1033 information procedure call have some brochures using Election results AMA expect now have heard results Don Lowe remains President Jim McNeill remains District 5 VP Russ Miller continues District 9 VP remain VP District 1 thank people voted confidence appreciated 21633 votes tabulated odel Aviation 50 models display Ifle Berkshire mall show April 11-12 1992 Members spirited Hoosick Aero modelers club Hoosick Falls New York Members energetic Tunnel City 1W club North Adams Massachusetts Bill Senecal left Richard Giroux drawing tickets raffle prizes Members active Berkshire RC Flying Club Pittsfield Massachusetts Katie Viens Greg Kronaus Fly Baby Danielle lllingworthall spiffy fliers John Dufton-Stack retired Colonel Douglas Gould after Johns solo flight New Jersey / New York 2 District Report Joe Beshar Vice President 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520 zip codes 085 086 088 089 Tom Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Box 2135 APO AE 09123 zip codes Europe APO & FPO Wes De Cou 85 Riverside Drive Baskin Rid e NJ 07920 zip codes 07O 78 078 079 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 H de Park NY 11040 zip co Ge 090 091 100-104 108 107 110-116 Gus Pandajis 1865 Pent eld 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 Endicolt 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 DONT ASK ME AMA being sued SFAask guy doing suing Reminds peace-loving desert tribe invaded barbarians coming over sand dunes Its like asking peace-loving tribewhy invasion Ridiculous Sure Costly Sure Hey fellow modelers wake up wont say smarten up smart Its wasteful threatening interest hobby June 71992 busy day model air plane enthusiasts along Route 287 corridor New Jersey Edison Recreation Model Air plane Club ERMAC held its 16th annual spring control line contest orchestrated perfection CD Bill Lindemann nightmare tabulation posting 66 official flights 28 contestants 33 events handled cool precision Elizabeth Godfrey Karen Jongeleen few miles up road Piscataway Central Jersey RC Club CJRCC conducting its spring fun-fly club noted its sure have funthe points incidental attitude about contests Taxiing accuracy loops per minute spot landings some challenges facing pilots warm afternoon Typical CJRCC contests great BBQ As can see grill hot best pilots Hamburgers hot dogs chips sodas complimentary burp notable contestant spring event Carlos Serra would later become Junior Nats Pattern Champ parting plea CDs newsletter editors other club officers have interesting event coming up whether its mall show outdoor event contact local AVP can help Joe Beshar create column month shows what doing Wes De Cou AVP New Jersey Saturday May 91992 model aircraft air show held East Hampton Long Island New York airport featuring both mbber-powered free flight engine-powered RC models occasion culmination East Hampton Middle School WINGS aviation awareness program contest students participated throughout school year program inspiration Tom Corbey school district employee wife Patty president Special Education Parent Teacher Association Karl Vermandois director school district enrichment program Karl arranged RC model demonstration flying coordinated event director Tony Kirchenko Tom Cavagnaro president Long Island Flying Eagles Also participating demo invited members Long Island Skyhawks club Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island About hour devoted free flight contest held full-scale general aviation airport over 30 participating students competing grade level photo above shows operation table Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island Flying Eagles members left right Ken Donnelly Tony Kirchenko Dave Eisenberg Tom Cavagnaro Bob Sanginario Ron Farkas AVP New York AVP Adam Sattler AVP District 2 drives five hours way over Adirondack Mountains through three inches snow conduct meeting three clubsSeaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Ogdensburg R/C Club Adam reports meeting proved educational judging open question-and-answer period Adam Sattler addresses members Seaway Valley Modelaires Norwood R/C Ground Pounders Maple City Prop Busters North Country District 2 meeting held Massena New York Seated left right Trent Emery VP Andy Lee Le Gourrierec president secretary Seaway Valley Modelaires Andy made arrangements meeting invited local clubs participate Four members Norwood R/C Ground Pounders foreground listen answers questions Club president Patrick Jay right Jim Lewis arms folded president Maple City Prop Busters number suggestions advances AMA services members road back after three-inch snowfall Adam lives 240 road-miles away shortest route through central Adirondacks Adam Sartler AVP New York Bob Hatschek called attention January column quoting him entire paragraph letter published Believe Vince am delighted Muncie site no site perfect cannot improved h 1993 93 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia 3 Bob Brown Vice President 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 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Flying site procurement Getting flying Sites prime necessities members Academy As November Executive Council meeting District Vice President now chairman Flying Site Procurement Committee Previously main concern committee centered Muncie property Now goal has accomplished AMA will concentrate local regional assistance new committee will have expertise financial procurement land design management Current plans collect substantial data visualize needs develop plan action Flying Field Purchase Assistance Program mentioned page 96 August 1992 issue Model Aviation still effect type program has drawn little interest have additional comments committee please advise Director Marketing largest commercial photo labs country Because job requires increased attention no longer able Associate Vice President Thanks Gil five years great effort Fortunately Donald Bud Klopp has agreed fill AVP slot southeastern Pennsylvania former president Valley Forge Signal Seekers Bud dedicated modeler strong administrative management skills ready assist local needs Contact him 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406 telephone 215 265-1981 1992 Hall Fame Awards District 3 extends congratulations Charles Tracy Lakewood Ohio Earl Witt Chambersburg Pennsylvania induction AMA Hall Fame fine gentlemen certainly deserve prestigious award endless list accomplishments Holiday cheer thanks sent holiday greetings prize unique card goes longtime friends Jim Linda Goodemote shot below card features sixweek-old granddaughter Aimee Catherine Jims 40% Pitts Club news Lake-Geauga Helicopter Association Willoughby Ohio has come up new way pass winter-meeting doldrums having its first annual Winter Simulator Fun-Fly series event based Skylark Simulator will provide ribbons round plaques overall Steve DiFranco Contest Director October Valley Forge Signal Seekers constructed 1656-unit luminaria used December 19 part 12000 luminaria spread over Valley Forge National Park would like come club function following requests butane barbecue lighters propane torches candles matches Another gathering club took Boeing Helicopter wind tunnel Sounds like fun Scale Old-Timer Society newsletter lists numerous indoor activities southeast Pennsylvania Sites included Bryn Athyn Lehigh Middle School Floyd Bennett Field Willow Grove Naval Air Station Contact Tom Sanders 215 249-1409 additional info new AMA chartered club Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania Currently members discussing fun-fly would generate toys 1993 holiday season Sounds like great way show off new field 20 members Propbusters West Virginia have beautiful flying site located Department Veterans Affairs property near Martinsburg West Virginia Check out picture below Richard Goldman Prophuster president built beautiful Corsair model now static display Winchester Virginia Regional Airport club uses airports pilot lounge meeting place Richard Lees editor Frequent Flyers newsletter Airmail provides following quote Working together builds flying field builds friendships companionship relationships between people surrounding community Isnt what hobby about odel Aviation Associate Vice President Congrat ulations Gil Weiss recently became Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia 4 District Report Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beeehwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 41 D 969-9356 Bob Champine 2D5 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechaniesville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue WaynesborD VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 HDIIy Lane MDcksville NC 27D28 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 64D8 WinthrDp Drive Fayetteville NC 28311 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 AVP meeting meeting held November 21 1993 Charles Foremans company Battlefield Communications Mechanicsville Virginia Chucks wife JoAnn graciously hosted lovely dinner evening home purpose meeting acquaint Associate Vice Presidents others what transpired Executive Council meeting what future appears have store district Associate Vice Presidents attendance Robert Babura Charles Foreman Doug Holland Richard Smith Charles Spear Also attending District 4 Contest Coordinator Steve Moulton Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci Scotty Moyer unable attend because work schedule change Bob Champine Out area important item discussed meeting need improved com munications throughout Academy agreed start has made advent renewed activities involving Leader members needs extended areas presently considered Changes AMA Bylaws may needed thrust provide moreand bettercommunications grass roots membership Council feels Leader membership would welcome increased activity responsibility origins Academy established category Leader member originated proposition club would appoint otherwise obtain Leader member because leadership abilities would clubs representative relationships Academy some point recent history Leader member concept has fallen some dark hole renewal program provides opportunity revive part purpose promote better communications needed implement within District 4 obtain list Leader members determine clubs might represent Action has taken implement plan Another proposal received result first mailing Leader members change method selecting nominating balloting voting District Vice President Under proposal procedure would removed Executive Councils responsibility placed hands Leader membership district Some work development procedures will required normal procedures Bylaws changes would followed Whether could accomplished time effective 1993 elections problematical can always make effort will ultimately depend Council response Some statements have made other publications numerous letters concerning actions Academy relative funds Some would lead believe Academy does have outside audit absolutely true activities Academy open access members needed audits available normal procedure Vice President receives copy audit question whether audit could published Model Aviation no doubt summary audit could published same manner summary budget published difficult fathom some writers publications can possibly think AMA exempt normal legal proceedings relating business Discussions held regarding continuing problems obtaining keeping flying sites problem varying degrees throughout district well around United States major problems have nothing insurance per se zoning land usage operating times procedures noise Incursions population growth bringing homes malls businesses recreational activities other model activities slowly eating available land Access public land critical importance Long-term agreements must reached sites taken over golf softball other activities ideal situation probably landfill floodplain can no permanent construction Next favor own own field important consideration have flyover rights will allow full operation site times often quite difficult unless area land relatively low cost can purchase enough land fully enclose activity including overflight area land does perk little likelihood sewer systems ever being put area may easier acceptance overflight activities overlook inclusion other aspects sport radio control Generally flying sites mentioned idea talking about radio control activities forget other activities out include free flight control line rocketry particular Provision should made activities wherever possible dealing public large piece land potentially available should also consider including activities Some may ask model rocketry FAI Space Models should consideration relatively new model rocketry event should great interest radio control soaring fraternity rocket boost glider have couple articles model aviation magazines lately event Model Airplane News review Estes Astro Blaster December issue provides insight category first real marriage radio control model rocketry would appeal serious soaring enthusiast Modelers getting 700 feet launches some motor combinations sport new will surely change time categories Could new AMA category well rocket class Take look need light two-channel radio system go Executive Council note Regge Keyawa Vice President District 10 resigned end November meeting Regge said health business considerations primary reasons am entirely sure will miss Regge represented very large times difficult constituency think anyone holding office District 10 has real challenge remains seen whether person can job will accomplish what desire Sorry see go Regge may always have agreed what doing did appreciate discussion hope future works out New year being written end 1992 hope District 4 throughout Academy have really great 1993 modeling wishes come pass * March 1993 95 Alabama / Florida/ Georgia / Miosiasippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee 5 District Report Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents aob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Cooley 18112 Ver, St Oibsonton FL 33534 Gaslavo Oiaz 1483 Ashlord Ave 11701 Condado PR 50907 James M Edwards 890 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Karl Henoei RR 4 Ban 254 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornine N Charieslon BC 29408 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertali Ave Miami FL 33133 Once Mathis 8oa 337 Oaphne AL 36526 Ojok Pagno 765 Baiiey Brook Cir Birmingham AL 35224 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Terry Rimerl 367 Orooge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchesler TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bornin Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd lolariachen FL 321d8 Phone 90d 684-2517 have just returned Irv Barbers Model Air Fest 92 sponsored Highlands Radio Control Club Sebring Florida A-scale high-quality models field adjacent Sebring Airport about 100 miles north Miami Irwin Barber personally invited come fine models flown top modelers Mickey Walker Smyrna Georgia ts involved beginning Senior Pattern Circuit hosting senior pattern contests asked tell you want join start senior pattern club contact him address 3121 Northview Place Smyrna Georgia 30080 Mickey says has four chapters around country now Senior Pattern Association official name Pictured above Frank Stewart left won third place Mickey Walkers Super Senior Contest Dick Konkle right second Super Senior Novice CD Mickey above presenting first place Jim Rogers Senior Pattern Novice Top next column Keith Watson New Orlenean SuperTigre-powered airplane took first place Senior Master Expert Central Florida Control Line Association has just held its Southeastern Stunt Chainpionships Orlando PlortOS tom Rounds has CD have attended two groups affairs year fly huge blank paved parking lot North Orlando Location old Northgate Plara petfect spot CL Stunt have friend Port Richey Florida Mr Bill Stoutenburg writes Could tell whats going AMA HQ called November 6 about 93 AMA renewal card still dont have check canceled October 7 girl said cards would mailed out November 9 still dont have So much sour notes.my wife spend summers Michigan have blessed discovery new field club just 8hsths mile down road live wonderfully friendly bunch insist fly time please Pictured above Frankenmuth Florida Aeromodelers new field field located city property dont believe rent involved Im writing because dont want expense another phone call Reston hear another fairy tale Bill Ive just checked membership card lady said mailed Note Vince Mankowski addresses situation months Executive Directors columnEd Millie Bradford has just written sad letter Husband Bill Bradford died quite suddenly year Millie writes always spoke kindly proud consider friend Well miss him Thanks again Bill good leader modeling affairs Daytona Beach East Central Florida area picture Bill 1943 Cadet days Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina four basic training graduates shown L-R Clyde Boos Johnny Biscup Bill Bradford Alvin Acosta Bill proud flier WW II wrote frequently experiences Daytona Modelers newsletter Kale Harden Palm Harbor Florida writes seems very little information column about gliders glider clubs Kale below photos some St Petersburg Pelicans activities Martin Vels Brisbane Australia sailing Spirit past 10 years have hosted International Postal Contest have total 13 countries participating postal event Competitors fly twice year mail results us Santiago Chile comes team photo Meet Galdames Rodrigez Jiron Tirado Perlman Fernandez Rojas Zegers S Zegers Bringkam Cacers Tirad Koester Tapia Mall Carl Schrader local Pelican club Garry Jordan Brisbane Australia original design odel Aviation nois/Indians / Kentucky / Missouri District UReport Jim Sears 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 Russell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Flonasant MO 63034 Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut Box 72 Varna IL 61375-0072 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Since writing last column Im sorry say have taken no trips district Except trip Reston Council meeting stayed home again actually spent time shop After what seems like lifetime empennage RV6A coming together thought would never get skins structures Now have rudder thats looking good help fellow modeler Warren Davis now have jig finishing rest skins dont know ahout area hut rain ahundant Kentucky days havent flown models some time student about go nuts Im sure course is time gear hack get new ships ready next year Its also good time break down older ships inspection know need some attention Lets doesnt take long check out everything make sure works its supposed dont know ahout hut biggest problem hatteries finally bought fancy cyclers help manage hunches packs Now can get time set up hmmm time read clubs will have changed officers Newsletter editors need reminded forget old Jim mailing lists Thats keep up happenings clubs As have said before use information establish travel schedules fact read may have already started making trips 1993 using info gained newsletters As stepping down thanks volunteering time lead clubs Very few willing take time make efforts keep club going Its hard work often brings much grief Thank goodness see enough good make worthwhile So have sincere thanks job well done Ive heard things getting better Muncie Now Mike Fulmer site planning some needed repairs improvements museums birth newspaper clipping read about Mike blessed have him Muncie know has work cut out him Did know getting involved model rockets Yep decided see what its about giving support group modeling aviators what told area hotbed youth activity Okay what weve looking Right Maybe can use rocket interests springboard other interests hobby must inject some youth numbers hobby continue grow average age organization increasing lack replacements younger generation Maybe rocketry will give us source need Muncie will site some activities plan some should rather interesting Speaking growth ranks Im still watching membership dwindle lost lot members 1992 seem decline 1993 Granted percent below 1992 counts means lost about 1500 members should have kept ranks about making special effort keep new members AMA know turnovers large clubs can go quite high year because lack training interest loss because noninvolvement etc clubs guilty letting some members go neglect must keep people ranks remain strong battle keep flying sites frequencies airspace Today have clout Tomorrows strength depends Now may seeing improvement economy should seeing some growth again Lets take advantage growth build strength back normal As members clubs dont forget important growth organization members clubs AMA offers services well use frequencies airspace etc supported dollars get folks like too Dont let us down letting membership lapse need too Are vanity license plates Would like vanity AMA number can get Contact AMA HQ info hasnt already published rag Personally think will winner rest page will devoted photo session have run out things discuss also owe contributors column use input first photos sent AVPs Chicago Deb Scott Justice sum up event called Great Paper Chase held club MAC Flying Club Students design fly paper airplanes compete kits magazines etc As can see some happy kids having fun members MAC work getting young blood hobby hosting events youngsters next photo group shot MAC members hosting display Hobby Day local library annual event held library encourage hobbies MAC shows off some good stuff gives away magazines model airplane kits kids talks up hobby public Naturally AMAs information sheets available abundance taking last photo two fine elders hobby Bob Sommers Vie Cunnyngham Bob shown giving Lindberg 1927 trophy Vic built twin-pushers Bob Vic active St Louis area early days modeling Bob founder two clubs Vie mentioned letter organized Junior Aviation Club St Louis 1927 Stix Baer Fuller Model Airplane Club 1930 Unfortunately Bob no longer us Vic has pretty busy Today still does thing free flight Living California has afforded him much time enjoy hobby fullest Thats photo session month need save some next month still have month no travel plans photos will help get through Now its right Ive got get shop have mount RV6A fin new jig Enough now h 1993 97 Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin 7 Report Peter Waters Vice President 115 East 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 Bentfleld 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 comment important isand will futurefor clubs incorporate strong rules control members actions flying fields seems have minds several other Executive Council members shows real need have such regulations bylaws before becomes too late club out looking another flying site Several phone calls related problems guys have clubs wanted know AMA has set such rules copy bylaws individual wanted know clubs problems triggered writings Nope just reading between lines newsletters hearing about incidents local fields triggered thoughts What can clubs first thing write bylaws several steps point out penalties disobeying field rules two-step penalty system can include removal flying rights month after violation second violation would result revocation membership committee preferably consisting solely executive committee members needs set up deal rule violations cannot see value fines idea make certain flying within field rules member cannot does have right club member missed Detroit Balsa Bugs 50th anniversary banquet Joe Hass attended gave news big event many great modelers models Hardy Brodersen made heck speech Frank Garcher too Joe Mackay sent program decal pin keep other treasures Fifty years being aeromodeling club still almost non-radio control toois very distinguished achievement club newsletter contalns full-sized plans indoor models wonderful example keeping up interest Congratulations Balsa Bug members District 7 proud group 1993 program events filling up have yet have Association meetings keep conflicts minimum scary see high-tech events have become interest has dwindled know return Good Ole Days seems desired return old-style-rules events equipment has made less attractive Old-Time CL Stunt slipping away can see revised Nostalgia RC events being overcome modem sophisticated gear flown keen interested expert fliers want something different guess event become interesting large number modelers needs use unsophisticated gear participant decides does want continue can bail out use equipment another area having junk dispose loss Look success stiff-ruled non-AMA Q-500 racing low-cost motors type plane Also restricted two-meter soaring class guess successes occur Experts willing give up something order encourage novices Gosh really get soapbox sometimes am still waiting photos news clubs out long has club around know someone deserves recognition Has club run mall show obtained recognition Good building happy flying sunny days winter am ready New Years Day club * 98 Model Aviation on Lee Bill Stephen discuss KirkQuarter-scale Citabria Spirit St Paul Spauldings P40helicopters display next EAAs Grand Champion Glasair Minnesota Department Transportation Show Eric Walter Bemiaji Minnesota Super Hots Goldberg 36-in floats Detroit Balsa Uugs celebrated its 50th anniversary new logo Models display St Paul RC clubs Fort Plaza 7 mall show Dave von insowe winn nis isxress ana Courtesan biplane Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society SHARKS members work sign placed entrance newly developed flying field. .and welcome sign finished Arkaxsast Louisiana New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas 0 District UReport Gene Hem pel Vice 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 Staton 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 TX 78044 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 NEWS FLASH 1993 Nationals has moved Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville Illinois because AMA unable get FAA approval RC Control Line Nationals dates July 17-25 Dateline Broken Arrow Oklahoma report Field Dreams Fan Fly sponsored American Turf Fliers submitted Kent Landefeld Contest Director event Its hard believe almost year preparation went event continuous work improving field beaded Barry Jeppesen American Turf Fliers field looked beautiful Dan Taylor president American Turf Fliers tackled job promoting event among local newspapers TV stations Tulsa Oklahoma area didnt go unheard folks came out see impressed could go on telling individual efforts put forth event would successful bottom line everyone pulled together everything fell placeand successfulThe first annual Field Dreams Fan Fly has made its mark Thirty pilots bringing 42 aircraft participated inaugural celebration Pilots hailed Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas knowledge event first Oklahoma can say electricity aireveryone charged Trophies awarded following individuals Top Speed Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor 11 196 mph Slowest Speed Mike Doyle Byron F-16 2 mph Best Finish/Sport Tom Dodgen BVM Aggressor II Best Finish/Scale Jerry Caudle BVM F-86 Pilots Choice Gus Hudson BVM T-33 Beautiful A-4 owned Mark Steven Waco Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Don Yockey left prepares start T-38 assisted Jerry Stagner right Both pilots Euless Texas Chuck Stevens Aeroloft Designs looks Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink trophy Longest Distance Traveled went Larry Tudor came way Glen Rock Pennsylvania end report feel club its members deserve recognition ajob well done annual event too good miss Hope see next year T-38 built Don Vockey Euless Texas Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink March 1993 99 Tom Dodgen 0 Mount Pleasant iexas clocked 196 mph Violelt Aggressor II powered BVM 81 Jim Traw photo aipn eiiey qienj preIunI Jet Pilots Organization Contest Director Kent Landefeld Jim Traw photo Above Beautifully detailed B-36 powered six 0S 32 engines built flown Grant Wilson Jim Traw photo Left Bob Violett right explains intricacies newly introduced Maverick model Dr Rick Page judge Bill Hetherington Jim Traw photo Aerial view crowd American Turf Fliers field during lunch break Saturday Photo Kevin Hurdelbrink Several models lined up taxiway viewing during Saturdays lunch break Kevin Hurdelbrink photo American Turf Fliers Doc Neers Byron F-15 Photo Kevin Hurdeibrink Mark Stevens Yes Dear BVM Aggressor II Assisting Mark Dawn Buckley Grand Prairie Texas Oolorado / Kansas / Nebraska North Dakata South Dakota / Wyoming 9 District Report Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carringlon ND 58421 Days 701 652-zfjY 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 Travia McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheahire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Ed Valls reports following Jefco Jet Rally Denver Colorado weekend September 26-27 1992 Jefco Aeromodelers hosted inaugural Jefco Jet Rally ducted-fan fun-fly event rousing success field has fairly large parking lot full before first flight Saturday morning fact spectators club formed impromptu shuttle service move spectators outlying parking area quarter half mile away field Local club members said have seen spectators 25 years club has hosting events site spent lot time sending out flyers sent short videotapes jets local television stations both promote event well introduce hobby believe really paid off Probably interesting plane event large 18-pound scratch-built F-102 Delta Dagger ducted-fan veteran Ivan Munninghoff Colorado Springs Colorado plane using Byron fan OS 91 engine flew well aircraft its size aircraft rotated after 200-foot roll 490-foot runway lifted off 300-foot mark other end spectrum Phil Nuckless 10-year-old House Balsa F-86 Saun Kerrick Golden Colorado converted use Dynamax Given plane about 125 pounds flew Rossi 81 flew very well rock solid reasonably quick sole VioletS aircraft Viper built capably flown Lloyd McConnell Greely Colorado plane fast outstanding vertical performance powered KBV 72 Violett fan Jet Hangar contingent represented Nat Lancaster very fast Kfir plane has OS 91 Dynamax fan Nat ball weekend burned two gallons fuel flying three jets Marty Snell Evanston Wyoming came event original-design Banshee Although plane quite ready fly Marty spent countless minutes describing whys wherefores ducted-fan aircraft design fabrication spectators pilots out-of-towners attended JPO Rep Field Dreams CD Kent Landefeld lovely significant other Fran Kent Fran came visit Kent went home new K&B 75 fan engine well some other gifts As fan events planes placed runway centerline Saturday Sunday spectator viewing obligatory photo session Sunday after noontime spectator viewing looking something little different Since six F-86s event decided try get air once Once command given Start engines adrenaline really pumping six pilots taxied Out runway sight six aircraft runway engines running really something behold started takeoff rolls about five seconds behind plane front managed get five planes air sixth plane nosewheel steering problem slowly formed up lead aircraft made few photo passes sight five jets bank Rocky Mountains background making pass down runway centerline truly impressive Well things seemed like going too well andsure enoughwe midair am sad say trusty Byron F-86 response spectators rest pilots made loss little easier bear both pilots would remiss didnt mention event enthusiastically supported no less 29 manufacturers graciously donated merchandise pilots raffle list would quite long would like thank Futaba Airtronics PCM radios donated Jet Hangar Hobbies F-86 kit K&B fan engine Kress Jets engine fan Jet Model Products Dynamax fan Aeroloft Designs Bob Violett Models gifts Glennis Aircraft Tudor Model Machining donations sets scale wheels manufacturers supported event would like thank kindness Without donations event would have success thanks just remember will calling next year Well going host second annual event will probably rename maybe Mile High Fan-Fly September 18-19 1993 invite can make come visit beautiful Colorado fall have fun weekend flying us anyone would like info planes event please call 303 697-4923 evenings will gladly provide information possible Hope see some next year Until have fun bobby cheek six Ed Valls AMA 33996 13508W Grand Drive Morrison CO 80465 Thanks report Ed Ill looking see District Niners next month * 100 Model Aviation early Saturday morning crowd before some pilots arrived Shaun Kerricks Byron F-86 low flyby plane has modified accept Dynamax fan uses Rossi 81 Spectators noontime aircraft viewing Planes left right Nat Lancasters Byron F-lB F-86 Ed Vallss Yellow Aircraft A-4 Shaun Kerricks Parkinson Eagle Supreme Some planes runway centerline noontime viewing Nat Lancasters Jet Hangar Hobbies Kfir just about touch down after another fast flight Ivan Munninghoffs big beautiful F-102 Paul Munninghoff foreground Ivan Munninghoff rear working big F-102 prior flight Notice District 10 Members regret relay Regge Keyawa has place two nominees district ballot least resigned position vice president District 10 nominee must AVP both must Leader Mr Keyawa announced resignation meeting Executive Council Reston Virginia November 14 1992 giving reasons health personal business demands join AMA members wishing him return good health continued success future endeavors As member Executive Coun cil served active enthusiastic way will missed According bylaws replacement procedure outgoing district vice president members nominees will presented district ballot select vice president fill remaining time Mr Keyawa has selected Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California Richard Hanson Scottsdale Arizona both current active AVPs Leader members two nominees given opportunity write statement accompany ballot also appear Model Aviation statements follow CANDIDATES STATEMENTS District 10 Richard Hanson name Richard Hanson AMA #69547 am candidate office Vice President District 10 unfortunate opportunity serve emanated decision Regg Keyawa resign position District VP know share sentiment Reggs energy enthusiasm concern welfare District will greatly missed important needs concerns District 10 members continue addressed steadfast leadership essential assure continuance AMA cohesive national organization responsive its membership have member AMA since youth believe its purpose national promotion aeromodeling activities first time over 20 years sense uncertain future AMA diminishment its role national leader modeling community Over past several years strained relationships between members Council have pointless have served detriment organization As experienced public administrator professional pilot aviation management career modeling passion pledge personal commitment advocate interests District 10 membership open maintain lines communication fervently strive acquisition retention quality flying sites will establish productive working relationship other members Council ardently endeavor betterment Academy Model Aeronautics Howard Baldwin understanding Regg Keyawa has placed name nomination position Vice President District 10 Taking leaf Dave Browns letter regarding nomination AMA President feel fair say Rich Hanson doesnt want job VP District 10 will try March 1993 101 Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah 1 ciate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Aiea HI 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Qaka CA 95628 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Richard Hanson P0 Box 3312 Soottadale AZ 85271 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Vixalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 Eaat Moana Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 11227 Hadley Street Whittier CA 90606 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Place San Jose CA 95136 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Coaley Drive Lax Vegaa NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 F Speedway Tucxon AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Il 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 Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington 1 1 District Report Ed McCollough Vice President POBox13677 Portland OR 97213 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 63676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horsinran PO Boa 107 Ritzville WA g9169-0107 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palestine Ave Seattle WA gsiaa Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99206 Dick Wickline PG Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Beilvue WA 98007 Hmmm New year new column Hope wonderful holiday season have some questions few remarks made about past election won Don Lowe about nomination process works bylaws standing rules empower nominating committee set ballot requirements 1 properly nominated incumbent can left off ballot twothirds nominating committee voting 2 no three names ballot Outside committee has power place place persons ballot last several elections have simple rubber-stamp operation certifying nominees required paperwork done Two recent events have caused some uproar person left off ballot because wasnt enough information committees opinion place person ballot unfortunate felt certain level involvement model aviation necessary before someone should elected Executive Council wasnt enough known enough information available about nominee place name ballot other case someone nominated left off ballot president majority committee felt person did have kind skills necessary preside effectively over EC Certainly person question hard worker anyone Council strong VP Whether good VP isnt relevant whether will good presiding officer Its claimed leaving him off business usual BAU Good Old Boy GOB network operation Since first time exact situation has happened can BAU As far GOB network check out tenure temperament entire EC doesnt hold water either Because central position felt necessary try shed light apologize want use column issues MAR/C club looking new newsletter editor Thats problem clubs newsletter editor has basically thankless job club members criticize job editors understanding long hours takes produce simplest newletter asked help club members have too much perspective newsletter editor often holding club together members flying club members go meetings avenue AMA club news NL Regardless quality flying field club has NL tangible evidence existence club guess what Im saying should support local editor beat-up piece mail showed up looked unreadable enclosed envelope message urged make sure mail properly prepared suggestion make sure mail dry before goes system gist tattered copy Bill Westphal wife off Aloha-land shipping plane modified AstroHog can fly off beach Dunno hes packing floats too wouldnt put past him Maybe well get pictures Bill doing limbo wearing Ici Sad notes Clyde Burks prime mover Salem area recently lost son Steve sympathy goes Clyde Randi As know too well its terrible lose son founding members Whidby Island R/C Society CDR James H Anderson USNR Ret lost last battle September 29 Jims courageous fight overcome cancer invaded body over knew him will remember Jim gentleman true sportsman fine craftsman District 11 club hard times number years ago club lost its flying field result lot its members core modelers stayed worked hard reclaimed field did rewrote bylaws members would dedicated life club Anyone willing involved will agree pull share load accepted membership written will share load will share benefits went out La Grande give Fellow award Bob Smurthwalte got picture Grande Rhonde Bush Pilots neat field left old school building guys plan turn clubhouse tent covered area served scrumptious feed Saturday night contestants come scale meet weekend can see runway about halfway between bottom canopy top tables canopy also supplied welcome shade spectators fliers C Pine Hollow found couple right Dorothy Johnson new bride Dave Johnson may remember Dave relationship Kraft some flying exploits such flying AC across Arctic Circle braving winds Haystack years ago put up Supermarmne nice see Dave again after years Dorothy spent quality time making new reminiscing old friends Dennis Welty checks controls third picture Have heard rumor after people aircraft begin look alike Below few different models 93 running PSMEF/Hawks Electric meet late June assume currently planning ohinage silent flight sumsner District 10 VP has resigned told us last EC meeting because health business reasons bypass surgery emergency basis last summer certainly needs less stress life Unfortunately print elsewhere maybe magazine telling another story rebut part what hes written EC voted go forward Visalia purchase certain conditions could met conditions getting very necessary Conditional Use permit fact EC very supportive site development proper conditions can met Regge seems didnt bother listen claiming EC pulled out its commitment Nope didnt happen way * 102 Model Aviation d & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr diesel engine alternatives working get glow ignition engine gasoline engines operating low decibel levels Electric motor power often mentioned does solve noise problem far engine concerned Unfortunately electric power systems exist today meet needs aeromodelers Limitations caused battery pack weight maximum power levels endurance running time considerations will largely overcome future An alternative available today will help meet sound level requirements sites engine has around long model engines have existed diesel need look diesel consider good points common complaints choose ranging across spectrum displacement needs might consider using next projectfor categories scale radio control control line free flight sport flying types radio control aircraft free flight competition control line categories other model application might have mind will find number diesels advertised model aircraft publications will also note almost made Europe Modelers Europe have used diesel extensively United States example read aeromodeling publications England will find designs plans specify diesel some size will also note advantages diesel ability swing larger propeller comparable glow ignition engine look diesels made United States likely will need consider head conversions area expertise Bob Davis Davis Diesel Development Davis has made conversion heads years can supply almost engine might wish convert conversions purposedesigned engines expect engine less fuel quieter boot range really limitedconsider demonstrations diesel-powered ducted-fan pattern aircraft Covering definition operation diesel done issue month can look diesel defined Bob Davis following Bobs publications about good description available Did know glow engine semidiesel Hot engines have known start glow plug hooked up best understand difference between glow diesel must first understand basic difference between combustion processes system main ingredient glow fuel methanol ignites rather high temperature compression engine plays part raising temperature high enough ignite under normal conditions hot platinum element glow plug causes mixture ignite faster alcohol burns can burn produce power conductive heat glow plug head together heat loss combustion serves produce lots waste heat top glow engine heat must removed effectively allow normal operation engine Running glow engine slightly rich allows fuel itself carry off much waste heat course reduces power somewhat small price pay benefits gained extended engine life however rather wasteful Exhaust back pressure also plays part heat balance thus performance engine Just carburetor can restrict inlet air fuel thus slowing engine down muffler restricts outlet air exhaust slows engine down hot exhaust rapidly expanding leaves engine enters muffler muffler restricts expansion somewhat causing less free flow hot exhaust engine turn causes engine temperature rise since can no longer freely expel its waste heat exhaust Mufflers know provide measure sound reduction ready source pressure aiding fuel flow engine very important point remember based facts glow operation peak power never can safely reliably achieved actual use due fine line between just right too lean main ingredient diesel fuel kerosene ignites lower temperature alcohol raise temperature mixture its ignition temperature compression would impractical model diesel engine since means create proper atomization cannot achieved stock carburetion time start combustion kerosene ether employed lower ignition temperature combination ingredients allows combustion achieved practical compression ratio Ether kerosene can ignited heat brought about compression alone Thus fuel burned faster completely producing less waste heat energy diesel heat machine Unlike its glow cousin diesel can benefit some heat buildup exhaust gas temperature leaving diesel much lower because less fuel being burned efficiently produce power glow engine Couple generous muffler designed glow operation have condition less back pressure thus engine operating temperature less optimum conditions allows extend exhaust away aircraft fear creating undue power loss desirable feature comes cleanup time Extending exhaust also provides another side benefitthat further reducing engine noise modelers using diesel conversions have routed engine exhaust through plastic tube through entire length fuselage out tail doing have achieved further degree silencing impossible glow operation next issue will look some comparisons fuel efficiency cost question odor exhaust residue starting rnnning considerations propeller selection meanwhile refer advertising model publications check out engines available need information specific engines write companies details ND AWAY THROUGH THE BIG SKY.ThISIS RE7 7 -f HAS GOllA BE HOBBY ONEARTHQ~ THE MOST MAGNIFICENT / ED FNRV. ] March 1993 103 -- -#lETS GO BOWLING I--/- -N Il PR Roundup Continued page 88 weekend marred two midairs second spectacular swear took five minutes pieces slowly float down lake surface However no seemed too badly upset what started beautiful weekend ended same note have never made time get Brimfield September plan 1993 Youll enjoy next month 104 Model Aviation Killam last years winner poses tar Tinal picture Charles Meserve shows off scratch-built Mikulasko-designed Northatar before relinquishing coveted prize judges Rupert Kosmala demonstrates detachable tail assembly all-white Piper Cub designed way fit Honda Prelude model totaled calamitous midair