ANews Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self help still wait manufacturers get bandwagoo provide us top value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable costs Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questionsThis question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA recommended 9OdBA-at-nine-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal goveruments countries involvedyou meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory such Scale installations mounting special-application aircraft light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraft cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32s can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council Meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose 4January1994 135 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr S President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Communications have recently accused some AMA failing communicate becoming secret society nature AMAs business organization such members have voice what difficulty providing mechanism allows everyone wants heard heard order meet need AMA organized form representative democracy Since possible assemble member place time choose representatives speak us Essentially function very much like Congress United States major difference nominations representatives comes directly membership large will first agree communication membership involvement total process important Thats function Most s business performed volunteers several thousand contribute some way process surely aware Council VP AVP Leader member arrangement must also aware contest boards multitudinous conmiittees contest directors etc part process AMA gives away over $80000 year worth free memberships help some way also must aware Model Aviation magazine National Newsletter district newsletters Cloud 9 publication etc also used inform members AMA Headquarters also fields thousands calls members has two FAX machines always has 1-800 numbers available members inquiries district holds district meetings hold national membership meeting year hold AVP meetings trade shows write thousands letters constituents spite accused some being secretive No circulate council agenda before meetings hold plebiscites conduct surveys once year publish minutes council meetings make financial records available anyone legitimate need have published financial statements years will see another soon ModelAviation have made current event videos give clubs VPs AVPs attend shows club meetings events much possible interface membership VP has budget help 12 VPs 100 AVPs provided CompuServe send Geoff Styles road constantly meet clubs help solve site problems have substantial PR budget tell world about aeromodeling have same problem Congress US has communicate very best ability make enlightened judgement get will never make everyone happy whole feel pretty darn good job yes now get little bit irritated people say dont communicate realize member has right voice opinion also realize vast majority could care less concemed about flying models having fun vocal minority want heard listen use input make judgement hope will best anyone has magic formula welding needs 170000 members responsive association would like hear Members may heard Council sessions am very formal person interest getting job done has never instance am aware member present Council meeting allowed voice opinions have always invited comment obvious interest subject under discussion have also added items agenda session real need member has enough interest business association attend session should allowed speak will always have oppottunity long am president election process defined By-Laws Any Open member may nominate office nominating committee consists eleven vice presidents executive vice president allowed place up three persons properly nominated Onto ballot office Write-in candidates allowed general election suppose could allow number candidates ballot would likelihood result runoffs times costs lots money present ballot included renewal mailing order save mailing costs suppose feeling Council composed evil persons concern self- perpetuation might conclude process very democratic fact remains however nominations come membership large therefore far less controlled situation governmental process am aware mechanism replace anyone Council membership wills Unfortunately receive very few nominations office think its another case dont care attitude membership Lawsuit often asked about SFA/AMA lawsuit have advised legal counsel discuss suit its litigation As know SPA sued AMA alleging number things AMA called mediation conference try settle meeting Texas June met failure due SPAs demand large cash settlement Unless SFA drops suit will probably go trial sometime next year have accused telling whole story about Vince Mankowskis resignation Executive Director Unfortunately some suspect worst instance some seem enjoy sensationalism accusation often reason fact remains Vince did resign personal private reasons fired personal reasons own business want know ask him AMA staff Muncie now up strength 50 persons feel functioning efficiently doing its job servicing membership has easy have some real quality people will help make s service its membership better better looking forward completing development facilities can realize its full potential closed 1993 membership year over 168000 members biggest year ever feel bodes well AIvIA modelers out belong no organization unity strength forward growth future next time FCC proposes changes might harm operations would help lot able speak voice half million members would Incidentally case didnt know call letters FCC produced response over half membership An outstanding show strength determination Good Stuff Dick Korda Flies again What fine tribute old man words spoken Dick Korda response commemorative contest held SAM 30 club Shelby Ohio August year old timers remember Dick Korda guy won Wakefield Internationals August 6 1939 flight 43 minutes 29 seconds Dick childhood hero helped iniluence decision make aviation carrier Dick now 70s hasnt flown model over 40 years built replica championship model flying against some best almost won Shelby 4 seconds shy first place finishing second What tribute airplane design technique AIVIA happy play small part honoring Dick event Mike Fulmer museum curator presented Dick AMA plaque commemorating event Mike has also secured Korda models museum As boy built two Dicks models lost 30-minute out-of-sight flight second lost after 7 minutes contest absolutely outstanding design So Dick AMA very proud aecomplishinents now hopefully recent success will followed others 4136 Model Aviation 4Dick Korda left Mike Fulmer Dick Korda commemorative Shelby Ohio Plaque presented Dick Korda Shelby Dick won Wakefield August 61939 time 4329 find myself difficult position writing column hand Executive Council rules prohibit using column campaign re-election yet opposition accusing us refusing reveal informationIn light recent questions being brought up opponent anything say will construed some campaigning Most charges being leveled AMA simply described crock fertilizer meeting alleged have occurred auditor simply never happened person spreading rumor knows didnt questions about Reston mortgage answered below person knows also look carefully audit will see got $256473 interest income 1992 far cry shoe box investment passbook savings accounts policy force came AMA Executive Council Yes borrowed some money short time 1992 again 1993 effectively borrowing own money back order leave money older longer term investments yield better interest Interest rates bad enough right now investor few areas printing facts can extremely detrimental organization legal arena other personnel area surely unique AMA common virtually businesses information print could either jeopardize litigation already involved could involve us litigation Please accept apologies delay publishing AMA financial information have decided print first four pages summary information 1992 audit done McGivern Associates AMA didnt receive until mid-September didnt get copy until few days later did barely receive time include last issue officers columns dropped last issue enable Nats coverage couldnt explain Last year didnt print rather offered send complete audit anyone wanted cost $5 per see September 1992 issue Model Aviation Ironically handful requests have opportunity analysis 1992 audit appears show everything order few things will obviously require explanation $635k allocation contingency reserve created majority paper loss $544k just paper loss still have money simply now part reserve have designated reserve stood $3940k end last year down $4305k previous year $820k expense fund remainder $lm SIR Armstead CL Speed accident settlement totaled approximately $1 3m $3940k feel comfortable saying something order $500k $800k may actually used settling claims past years significantly over-reserved potential liability reality $1 10k er above less $20k Scholarship allocation accurate assessment performance 1992 Fund accounting can create some strange situations dont fully understand example can have past have situations operating loss experienced year yet net worth increases substantially Another transaction certainly needs explanation mortgage Reston facility Please bear gets little complicated First originally very advantageous mortgage rate Reston property building through Crestar bank am pretty sure 3/4 prime rate balloon payment approximately $550k due 1992 could either pay off refinance prevailing rates paid off using some approximately $900k excess cash bad invested Crestar Investment Management Account IMA above amount necessary back Irrevocable Letters Credit ILC turn backed self-funded insurance programWe approx $27 million IMA pledged back $18 million ILC Paying off mortgage method didnt require use cash added benefit bringing colateralization ILCs line reality still some concerns regarding projected cash flow late fall 1993 arranged loan $550k Patriot bank secured building immediately put funds CDs same bank would mature fall 1993 giving us guaranteed availability cash needed might seem strange transaction first turns out good move meantime property has taken nose dive value doubt would secure note size now net cost about $5k ensure availability $550k isnt too bad deal footnote messed up didnt eliminate mortgage reduction fund $292k paid off Reston property wouldnt have changed bottom line would will move some assets restricted fund column unrestricted funds Another footnote will have take money Out investment year could drop out time havent yet decided should tell last year has cakewalk AMA terms its financial management would accurate statement either April 1992 controller Lynne Collins left pursue career great southwest dramatic impact ability function attempt reduce costs Vince Mankowski Executive Director opinion didnt really need controller decided simply put other employees charge bookkeeping department Somehow got downgraded accounting bookkeeping perspective investment management being done various investment services like CapitoLine etc McGivern Associates doing accounting left in-house needs bookkeeping least did opinion Making matters worse fact person put charge almost immediately went maternity leave Vince thought could work home could come office able say didnt work out would understatement day until about year later never received communications directly accounting department Prior talked two three times per week constantly complained wasnt being kept informed President Executive Council until April year 1993 finally hired true controller have great expectations ability year surviving has made life little difficult problems having timeliness financial reporting membership people must make financial decisions can traced situation Auditor usually starts audit May completes June early July year got audit September accounting system computer able keep 12 months open time therefore cant start inputting 1993 information computer until 1992 closed cant close until auditor has made adjustments has usually happened late May early June year couldnt close out 1992 until July could start put 1993 information know lack leadership accounting department made auditing process difficult year resulted delays other reasons know its tough year foregoing presented explanation excuse bottom line AMA 12-31-92 has assets $114 million has notes payable $16 million doesnt take rocket scientist figure out AMA far rocks desperate financial condition has rumored some people seem think spreading BS will enhance goals 1993 banner year AMA sees us about 1992 perhaps slightly up projections 1994 beyond improving trend due primarily projected reduction operating cost Muncie compared Reston As example Salaries budget 1994 should slightly less $14 million compared slightly $17 million actual expense reflected 1992 audit Unfortunately insurance kinds legal expenses continuing climb offsetting savings also going forced replace mainframe computer system 1984 vintage system will enable us better manage AMA hopefully further reduce operating costs ary1994 137 Its happened often over years AMA employee Ive lost count telling people work Academy almost always ask What AMA realize thats leading question could result receiving wide variety responses especially individuals less enamored Academy important question ask now have handout trade shows enumerates various services etc entitled 36 Reasons oint fall somewhere between Baskin-Robbins Heinz look list realize Academy much could Indeed has because serve opinion diverse memberships hobby/sport Modeling has multitude interests ability levels age groupings socialeconomic backgrounds other factor wish study Academy tries serve Often fall shortnot because dont care because resources axailable form personnel time money variety other factors affect focus least necessity address less-favorable aspects hobby sport As common areas life attacks come sides Certainly legitimate concerns expressed too often must focus items fostered problems interpretation rumors fact individuals avail themselves information through sources already place So often hear admonition dont care about politics stuff Ijust want fly have fun Golly subscribe Just point out lighter side fun consider following Wednesday PR Director Jay Mealy received call local Muncie club HOG 127 No talking flying pigswere referring Muncie Harley-Davidson chapter president group wondered whether next Sundays event some 150 bikes riders several state area could visit AMA site max half hour Jay said no problem set up informal airshow consisting son Chris himself yours truly What blast About 4pm 150 Harleys police escort rumbled view north end site Have ever heard 150 Harleys once Granted running low speed what sound half hour later completed show some 200 mature mostly couples very appreciative bikers What blast left check $300 site development badwe netted $10 minute demo about newest members Mr John E Owen pictured club field bright-eyed eager get business flying John sent along brief letter introduce himself Dear Mr Lowe Members Employees Academy Let start introducing myself name John Edison Owen born January 10 1993 father older brother both members AMA have asked father help letter because due procrastination am yet member Enclosed will find application check dues point allowance large spent local hobby shop have allowed yearly AMA dues father instructors Sonoran Desert Flyers have helpful hope ready solo soon Dad feels Dons articles importance using rudder have helpful improved flying skills havent said anything dont know what excited about because use rudder elevator turn bother ready move PT-40 25-year-old Ugly Sick fathers am hoping hand-me-down dad also has interesting engine called Morton M-5 Maybe Im good boy.Sincerely John H Owen know John going really enjoy hobby/sportjust soon hes able stand sit benefit anonymous hand back Incidentally read letter youve probably noticed made Freudian slip spelling described dads 25year-old model Welcome John AMA 492688 Yep Theres lighter side activity serious business side consider following Competition Regulations rule book will available hopefully first year Please note carrier 1994 membership card will contaln brief message indicating need return Headquarters free rule book will mailed bulk mail Additional copies will available through Supply Service $250 plus normal shipping handling charge Please reminded Competition Regulations contains information relative so-called rule book events individuals desiring information concerning fun flys fly-ins frequency information Safety Code general sanctioning information etc directed Membership Manual latter document mailed members clear plastic envelope along Supply Service catalog stickers after first year males locking car restaurant parking lot demanded money brandished gun Jay ran three shots fired 22 caliber gun bullets caught Jay back able continue restaurant received help Two young men quickly apprehended talked Jay next day sore both physically emotionally released hospital within 24 hours actually resumed duties championships bullet monitored movement prior returning home express profound concern Jays well being Additionally apologize representatives 35 other countries witness seamy side culture Hopefully incident did dampen spirits able enjoy rest competition visit United States have worked Bob Vojslavek both through modeling activities decade key AMA employee October 6th Bob underwent surgery consisting heart transplant appears going well know would appreciate cards letters suggest mail Headquarters will make certain receives promptly allowed phone calls flowers know join us wishing him speedy recovery also saddened have report PR Director Jay Mealy injured during recent free flight World Championships accosted three young Some 200 guests enjoy demonstration AMA site 138 Model Aviation Benson HOG Chapter 127 presents IOU got check mail $300 PR Director Jay Mealy 150 throbbing Harleys head back town tour pig roast John E Owen AMA 492688 Letter column space permits I--S Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 State Maine Scale Shootout Scale contest fly-in weather picture perfect field well groomed immaculate Most people outstanding An excellent weekend events RC Fun Scale RC Sportsman Expert comhined 19 contestants did outstanding joh flying As recall no damage done airplanes Saturday July 31 tome alrcraft judged statically field open flying Sunday August 1 remainder planes judged planes flown contest sponsored Portland Propsnappers Skystreakers Skystreakers field New Glouster Maine Ray Labonte CD assisted wife Rohin did superh job handling paperwork pictures fumished hy Mac MeGuffin Ma Dedaldan myself will show Cape Ann Auction June 15 1993 Cape Ann club held auction new concept idea auction off items owner wanted get rid donate money raised donated AMA goal raise $500 accomplished check $644 sent AMA As far know first auction type Cape Ann club commended its efforts took several pictures evening Murphy struck again several did come Out good enough print So will have imagine Hardy Prince appeared demonstrated scratch-built Curtiss Jr -scale 9-foot model powered 6 hp Kroaker motor Also Elliot Anderson ran four-cylinder 0S 320 engine Leader Club program Quinapoxet club has attained Leader Club status fourth club District congrats members appears some confusion about Leader Club program program AMA has recognize outstanding clubs meet criteria send paperwork meant detract other clubs leader type clubs area Video tapes two tapes wandering around District hopefully trying find way back sent out booth retumed know whereabouts please have returned titles Diamonds Sky Marvelous MiniaturesGrand Illusions promo tape * January1994 139 Jack Buckley starting P-47 son assists Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery ship Smiths raccoon greeting guests cookout Part flight line some contestants spectators Part judging lineup Harry Newman Dave Eisner Don Krafft Dick Carlsons vultee vindicator ou-i Scratch-built dope fabric powered ST 2500 Fun Scale winners L-R Peter Flanigan 2nd P-51D Bob Smith 1st Piper J-3 Bren Bailey 3rd Ultimate Biplane Sam DiNoto auctioning off kit Jim Connor assisting Sport Scale winners Charlie Nelson 1st Waco Jack Buckley 2nd P-47 Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery Ship F-u i Lg ElM i ieI t AMA plaque president Gary Dennison Associate Vice President Zip codes outlive area represented Deco Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstocn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes085 086 088 0891 Toot Brown 52 PW POCS Boo 2135 APOAE 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codes070-076 078 079 Vincoduliano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Point NY 1778 zip codestl7-119 Walt Gosry 622 Franklin Boolevard Absecon NJ 08201 -2717 zip CodesUO 08Z 083 Rap JuochEus 7 Evergreen Acenue Nec Hyde Pads NY 11040-3914 zip CodesO9O 081 100-l04 106 107 110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1885 Peotield Road Penlield NY 14526-1409 zip codeai40-147 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenan Latharn NY 121 10-2433 zip codeol2o-123 128 929 133-136o Terry Terrenolre 101 5mthtield Drive Endicotl NY 13760-4329 zip codeot3o-132 137-939 946 149 Woody Woodman 233 Longviern Drive Bayville NJ 08721-3116 zip cadsao77 8087 Frequency Coordinator Los SenIor 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13135-9507 am saddened announce deaths fellow northern New Jersey modelers George Gaydos Lou Phillips George always outstanding m CL Scale Lou RC Pattern Vintage trust will both enter perfect landing through gateway airfield Heaven Ron Farkas turns eastern Long Island AVP baton Vince Juliano Ron moved Fairfax Virginia due employment change always served district dedication during years AVP behalf AMA thank him wish him Godspeed future endeavors Vince comes board well qualified having promoted model aviation eastern Long Island years chairman consortium five clubs convinced Brookhaven Township make available flying site Further representing model aviation area another site Suffolk County retired school teacher club affiliations Cloud Dancers Long Island Sky Hawks Long Island Pattern Society privilege presenting Gold Medal Leader award Keystone RC Club Quakertown PA September 18 Bob Brown District II VP serving FAI Pylon Championships Jury ratulations KRC Joe Beshor Long Island Skyhawks AMA chartered club #860 have awarded Gold Leader Club status Under AMA Leader Club program club may qualify submitting official application demonstrated several areas good sportsmanship safety community service Skyhawks quarter-scale club well organized rents grass surface field Manorville New York Skyhawks participate activities such public air shows fun-flys technical presentations donations model magazines local libraries distribution award presented monthly membership meetings District II AVP Ron Farkas group photo shows Ron center club officers L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Gary Dennison President Mike Gross Treasurer second photo shows Ron left presenting Ron Farkas Skyhawks Leader Club Award L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Ron Farkas Dist II AVP Gary Dennison ce Gross Treasurer Rockland County Radio Control Club held its first annual Just Fun Fun-Fly July 28th turned out wonderful day multiclub get-together weather cooperated food plentiful importantly everybody having good time flying began around 10 am after participants registered airplanes inspected approximately 60 aircraft flight line flew managed return terra firma scratch Model aviation wonderful way develop long lasting friendships through common bond simple Fun-Fly like helps make new friends strengthens bonds exist result great hobby Rockland County Radio Control Club plans making annual event hopes everyone interested joins day great fun flying RCRC would like thank participated welcomes back next year Electric fun-fly anyone Burlington County RC Club held fourth annual Electric Fly July 10 North Burlington High School Impressive speed some flying wings sailplanes Bob Afflerback flew Dalotel Best Aerobatic Keith Shaws Michigan meet through Pattern maneuvers perfection Can believe B- 17 push stick four motors start same time Joe Beshar along smooth-flying White Electrician Old-Timer free flight models seemed adapt well Electric power climb glide flights Im sort partial Old-Timers Electrics seemed niche modelers unless quiet bothers August 15 Nassau Flyers hosted Giant Scale fly-in ideal day warm clear light winds national anthem sung Tommy Feiocco buzz activity followed Roy Jacobson flew Travelaire 4000 Al Gaudiosi P-51D Mustang 40 entries about 3000 spectators crowd just loved CDs very successful event Nick Capriotti Tommy Feiocco spoke entrants said would back again next year just great day Roy Juschkus L-R Tommy Felocco CD Frank Sarosy Nick Capriotti holding Travelaire 4000 Cedar Creek Park Nassau County NY Heres idea really worked well summer CJRCC Past Presidents night great success 35 years history represented past presidents able attend deli subs soda coffee provided lowcost highly worthwhile inducement great club turnout Stories way used abounded club has around few years event worth considering Later summer privileged witness annual Precision Aerobatics competition staged control line contingent Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC Wes de Cou found Giants fan Beth Godfrey Rosalia Salvador sitting very windy scorers table tallying contest results fellas flying jawboning enjoying some great burgers soda ERMAC event ably directed Bill Lindemann seen enjoying soda talking District II VP Joe Beshar women support men support model airplane hobby important participants club activities During travels around central New Jersey found Marguerite Gargiulo receiving Gold Leader Club award along entire membership Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC Marguerite prime mover clubs effort win award acting recordkeeper event organizer head cheerleader.anything necessary assure process kept moving During award ceremony club members mentioned evening largely result Marguerites untiring efforts Wes de Cou 140 Model Aviation awks Leader Club Award L Ron Farkas Dist II AVP R Gary Dennison president Joe Beshars B-17 Bob Afflerback Dalotel WattsUpsceneat Bob I%opskl North Burlington planes rigged High School field days flying Wolit Geary Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win four-channel radio Deadline entries December31 1993 TLi4iuuu1IkbE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive P0 Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Muncie Donations few months ago club received prospectus AMA Headquarters asking donations national site Muncie Indiana plea essential growth national site because AMA Council voted allow membership dues spent physical development Muncie during 1994 special thank extended clubs have already extended various size donations unique idea generated Keystone RIG Club could produce sizable donation ctub.heres works KRC Electric Fly donated product raffled raffle ticket sales donated flying-site fund Couldnt next function meet. better yet club meeting Any donation national site will benefit individual member Thanks again KRC great idea Positive Publicity Positive local publicity sure way educate public benefits model aviation apparent clubs active within community have few flying-site problems Charlie Fries sent great article Carlisle Sentinel pertaining Capitol Area Flyers Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania informative newspaper article provided positive focus club something like club call local newspaper usually needed Fun-Fly Activity Round Top Park Athens Pennsylvania site Valley RIG Annual Fun Fly Contest Forty-eight entrants Canada Connecticut Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania enjoyed weekends frivolity Awards prizes numerous although doubt expressed significance Stop Sign award presented Dave Baron Dan Luchaco provided picture winners Another interesting Fun-Fly event held Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania first AMA-sanctioned event club members went Out clean up fields contest day club built new pavilion two pictures below exemplify hard work Eastern Championships AAA current military base closing certainly conducive maintaining flying sites Unfortunately Eastern States Championships AAA canceled due unwillingness Navy Warminister facility breakdown communication led several contestants being notified cancellation Apologies Delaware Valley Federation Academy expressed Hopefully contest 47 years will lost may interested knowing Geoff Styles attempting coordinate effort will allow sites like used government bureaucracy will provide great challenge him Vote As mentioned last months column have choice representative AMA Council statements candidate listed Model Aviation official ballot Please understand campaign statements vote accordingly vote does count .make sure yours Shows As winter months set club activity sometimes seems wane lack good flying weather mall show can utilized increase club participation also provide worthwhile public relations Material assist effort available Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters mall show booth also available upon request local Associate Vice President Vice President Examples activity shown pictures Carlisle Airomodelers sent Glenn Love January1994 141 Contestants Valley RC Club Fun-Fly Long shot Carlisle Mall Show Heres great mall display New pavilion Balsa Busters club field Contestants club members first Balsa Busters Fun-Fly Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Free Flight past have mentioned free flight alive well District IV reason availability several sites permit Category III flyingThere site south Cuckoo Virginia prime example site situation major difference site hear much across country lack sites need possibly purchase site true categories aeromodeling just free flight fact free flight does take room other categories sufficient just able fly over given amount land must have ability traverse land model recovery need site quite large such acreage easily come East led William Saunders what few sport thing really needed Bill took considerable step purchasing tract land primary thought developing land free flight site usable other activities Much additional clearing has done site becoming very important location competition Several meets year now held site latest contest held August saw over 60 contestants spend two days great weather flying just about everything book couple extra events such pre-World-War-II Wakefield Bill provides site also acts contest director events ably assisted several others promotion active sponsorship sport should never go recognition pleased present Bill Superior Service Award Academy acknowledge appreciation effort involved free flight note meet held site should make very effort make trip Cuckoo Support Bill Saunders efforts behalf Competition Fun-Fly National Competition Fun-Fly Association Championships held Labor Day weekend Raleigh Aeromasters Field Youngsville North Carolina very well-run event ceremony goes make important occasion will material submitted article appear Model Aviation providing coverage of activity interim congratulations should go out club especially RAM president Dave Norris event director Gary Harris codirector Robert Vess others contributing its success sponsors will noted article Competition Fun-Fly Association rules quite different AMA rule book fun-fly also local event rules aircraft very specialized events require skill quick reflexes days competition full continuous activity scheduled area drop just might get hooked Raleigh Aeromasrers involved aeromodeling community activities has resulted club being selected Academy Model Aeronautics Gold Leader Club award presented club president during ceremonies contest Congratulations go clubs District IV have attained Leader Club status Flying Sites Several clubs area well way toward getting new sites Some private property others public lands such landfills brought attention over weekend club runs problem such should contact can contact AMA headquarters assistance club question approval obtain flying site landfill went far have paved runway site provided county concerned possibility some members county board think field use fact has no flying site seems officials concerned want club operate site great no problem far goes kicker want someone times flying can take place site open comers impossible situation no way club can operate manner since safety especially would risk also problem providing someone monitor site fulltime ability check insurance coverage other requirements individuals members club Club membership mandatory requirement operating specified club hours established safety rules way go clubs operate public land checks made individuals entering property site Huntersville North Carolina example Everyone using property required AMA member must pay fee use site annual fee also daily fee non clubmembers equitable situation acceptable Contact Academy club has such problem can provided legal response personal visit go talk officials necessary wait until lost Appreciation Richmond Area Radio Control Club received letter appreciation Department Aviation Commonwealth Virginia part letter addressed Bud Adams reads wanted thank other members Richmond Area Radio Control Club RARCC terrific display static flying aircraft brought Flight Day 1993 Virginia Aviation Museum letter signed Betty P Wilson Aerospace Education Specialist example outstanding community service enhances position club Congratulations RARCC fine participation Model Aviation i 1 [e U 14 i0J [v32]Ut — Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeilI Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3638 Ranchweod Rd Odande FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pempene Dr Pensaceic FL 32514 Wtlhetmina Cirihase saoe Arber Place Knoeclile TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibeonten FL 33534 Goatees Dlaz 1483 Ashierd Ave #701 Cendade PR 50917 James M Edwards ass Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38652 Ken Hensel 8833 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Themlee Dr N C5erleeton Sc 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Reed Mebjie AL 36605 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerleil Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 9ev 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oreve Blvd Facama City 6each FL32408 George Perrymas 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ave Saidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1500 Sycamere Mencheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bureis Fields Sue 1503 Strickland Rd lnieriavhen FL 32148 Phene 190d1 684-2517 Ziggy Ziegenbein Decatur Georgia important contest director Atlanta area does something else important too Ziggy wife have already raised six children adopted So now have adopted six Argentina doing missionary work orphanage brought home six wonderful little human beings have now 21/2 years L-R standing Vanesa 12 Gabi 14 Man 9 Kneeling Veronica 1flV Csrl 7V Curs 9t i standing tront ot Mart ts Sig 4 Star t2tJ Saito 120 it doesnt look too important picture Youre something Ziggy. first arrived spoke no English Gail Jacobson District V Radio Control Racing Contest Board Representative has served effectively well years post Currently some controversy over replacement 15 engine 40size engine RC Pylon Racing Gail has contacted phone letter matter agree him room both events racing contest After 1993 15 displacement event can run time contest subject pleasure CD can run provisionally Another point Gail has made agree again generally decisions effecting various racing events best made handled RC Racing Contest Board itself AMA Council What think Okay heres surprise century Nashville airport Heres DC-8 front couple DC-9s another DC-8 full people ready take off watt Somebody got behind DC-8 either giant monster DC-8 got smaller Actually model anyone inside theyll have get out Sorry folks aint real Dan Fry 81-inch-long model could have fooled Dans model has two K&B 40 engines weighs 10 pounds took three months build scratch Peachy model plane Recently Mississippi Coast Radio Control Club held its 3rd Annual Mall Show Raffle pictured below Show Chairman Ben ivoertwener presenting $300 check Miss Sandy Dickerson Director Mississippi Easter Seal Society Society sent Michael Agardi represent child left club donated money honor Mr Ed Jackett succumbed cancer March 7 year right lower Dick Stamms model showing ravages 1969 hurricane Camille worst hurricane hit US century Club President Jim Fields provided picture Thanks Jim above linan Mettn Jr about tauncn Free Flight P-30 recent Florida FF Championships Jack Stafford Orlando showing Brian rising hot air thermals might lurking atmosphere Brians father Brian Sr wrote nice letter asked opinion Free Eight Builder Model rule suggests Juniors allowed fly model built someone else might become interested involved Having FF life Brian humbly disagree rule better left like Enterprise Alabama Wiregrass Radio Control Club its semi-annual Fun-Fly two weeks ago Club President Contest Director Ken Blackwell wants meet winners Above L-R Chris Hunt Marty Martin Mike Hipwell Darrel Dunkelbirger Richard Dozier Garland Sullivan Kneeling Alex Perez Scott Rickenbacker Scott says Capn Eddys direct descendants Some prizes included free gift certificates friendly neiehborhood hobby shop Sanford Sun Flyers secretary Mark Geisler Winter Springs Florida wants know clubs first Anniversary Picnic Fun-Fly huge success 30 members 20 spectators Marks wife Carol did cooking snap above busy pit area everybody having ball Tom Presley Chuck Rabette big winners go Montgomery occasionally visit Radio Aero Modelers below picture Luther Moore scratch-built Jaeger airplane very high quality As recall picture taken friend Cecil Park Montgomery Thanks Cecil. ary 1994 143 U I] [ SUE 11 J01 bE Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Veins IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Did miss column last month forgot tell would Nats issue dont have column However have catch up lets get rainy weather finally broke enough district yours truly could get out some district events started out month August back Lawrenceville IL start LSF nationals first day event laid hack featured hand-tow event caught off guard didnt know hand-tow event exists soaring events Boy ever impressed what could fast runner other end line launch almost like coming off winch launch clicked right chatted some nice folks including Bob Champine wife Gloria hope got names right Anyway Bob timing two flights before could anything discourage him great time timing coaching him during flights hope didnt screw him up too much left LSF event early enough Id have enough time drop club field Robinson Illinois just north LSF meet always like drop unannounced hot am always out cant time worked out well though couple fellas field great time chatting both little second weekend found two events first event hosted Lexington MAC annual IMAA fly-in has grown quite show local visitors though local club just up road never seem get time visit field pleasant surprise see growth event has see proceeds event passed Dream Factory Anyway really enjoyed stay event Although didnt take much time talk local members did get some socializing bunch folks background let LMAC guys thing keeping things running smoothly guests took off Indianapolis Sunday Indy RC South fly-in American Diabetes Association another great day event crowd showed up prove lot good flying going include such things demo flights some Combat just plain old hamming-it-up flying As goal year club trying hit least four thousand dollars end event magic number met time hat off both clubs clubs out also have charity events events usually great public service give modeling good name after two trips found Cheetah eaten its camshaft enough early warnings monitoring also sent oil analysis Alas ground old bird mend jts wounds before could make further jaunts District VL ended chances trips further reaches District VI Id planned August September engine pretty well trashed inside Oh bill came Whew couldve done lot model building money gave mechanics Still need old bird make trips out see long run worth Since Cheetah down during Labor Day borrowed wifes car go Muncie AMA FF Nats Flying Aces represented well Society Antique Modelers can tell big event free fighters spread over Muncie site day was just type day would dream too air sort calm thermals sunny warm As usual spent day gabbing also took some time watch some flying personally enjoyed Flying Aces flying watch miniature WW II fighter cruising across sky like line thrilling also Peanut Cubs just flitted everywhere got real kick out watched some antiques RC-assisted flight thats way go am purist would hate losing fine old ships have some own play know enjoyment having head thermal after power shut down Its great fun Anyway day wound down decided head home long drive back thing Id like mention before go fly major FF events used using motor bikes great see being used sometimes wonder rider watching hes going strong potential accidents Use care Im let discuss another thing heard about FF Nats garden intruded bike fact FF guys nerve ask elderly neighbor could climb top house look model could believe ears tears fear Jay Mealys intervention led resolution neighbors concem fairness must report free fighters group aghast actions two took up substantial collection repair damage Executive Council decided buy land future aeromodeling decided have enough land free flight events site big some have flown its quite workable better part world must remember neighbors also have rights insure longevity Muncie must respect rights pieces just bigger take longer deal modeling experience has really helped lot Speaking modelingI intend build new ship winter older stuff beginning show some wear see Terra Haute R/C Club has become newest Gold Leader Clubs Lets give warm congrats ajob well done club Ive known since days AVP Ive found very active club throughout years just thing chose tube involved Terra Haute isnt itself newsletters get several districts clubs going after gold hat off about photo shown below comes John Rawlings St Peters Missouri Tom Ramsey holding Spitfire look-alike thats powered cobalt 25 motor swings 13 x 8 prop using 14 cells Ill bet goes pretty well thought cute Its photo Kenny Kerns four grandsons watching him fly model kind reminded some stories Ive read about pilots did same thing full-size alrports before day finally came could fly hope seeing some future modelers picture next few weekends uneventful Since use Cheetah much get around other things fill time Thats OK since allowed some time RV-6A almost have wings ready jig have never around full size building project its almost like model building 144 Model Aviation gh now. owa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 31 3-437-42 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Mass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its first week October weather definitely getting winter looking weekend will see first local swap meets being Indian Citys flying sessions tapering off expect crowded events get meet chew over items concern placing faces names voices often surprise Look up meets winter hope Michigan area visiting Brillion November Executive Council meeting permitting Milwaukee too have twice date clashes meetings shall know next EC Meeting October Winter activities different summer ones climates sure help keep modeling alive kicking us New models engines such plus haggling over what want sell makes day shoot past new year hovering near future also means new officers run clubs associations modelers small percentage membership grease wheels keep clubs ticking have given lot thought clubs run have stated several times privilege belong club right covered pay dues believe everyone club has contribute have list committees describe objectives suggested number members wish have copy list send stamped self-addressed envelope So volunteers now looking after clubs wholehearted thanks you send photos officers will delighted use column way get news clubs through newsletters get month have never run count now read day place ones need look again briefcase editors special individuals provide lifeline clubs need lots help clubmates make task easier quality contents newsletters superh make use other clubs contents AMAs national summer visited several flying sessions usually way back work. managed get local Giant fly-in variety models impressive also impressed loudness engines Darned wasnt annoying heavy-metal designs flew sounded impressive isnt time consider level sound important realism flight Another situation caused concern demonstration flying models allowed fly directly flight line usually during some aerobatic maneuver like rolling circle flat eight Models should allowed fly directly flight line unless way way out margin safety some problem radio airframe will practically zero unless its flight pattern designed provide safety distance New officers new members new rules new flying fields new activities part being club Remember field need club Plan everything can keep develop flying sites AMA has materials help other subjects its availablefree ary1994 145 Keith Anderson Northfield MN Goldberg Cub floats made necessary wet summer flooded nearby bean field Bill McMathRCCD way backi 0-500 racer ham too Mrs Jim Pries volunteer cook Third Annual Harold Lynch Fly-In Ed Sieh contemplating first delicious bite brat hand Gavin mike Radio Control Club Detroit RCCD Scale Classic 1993 Mr Bill Stranahan Lockheed Sirius done Charles Lindbergh colors Bill likes unusual subjects excellent craftsman Radio Control Club Detroit Q-500 winners uding 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 ispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 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 Humble Texas Jetero Radio Control Club Humble Texas celebrated its first annual Big Bird Fly-In conjunction airshow raffle held two tickets Southwest Airlines flying lessons Aviation Services proceeds raffle benefit Humble Area Beautiful Committee John OBrian won Best Show Polikarpov P02 Russian biplane John has reputation building beautiful models Tom Street contest director Chuck Elsey codirecror event Tom indicated new field donated model airport Atascocita Landfill Recycling Facility twice large the club formerly used 10000 yards dirt brought Atascocita Landfill mnway along heavy equipment level site planting grass seed What deal sprinlder system planned installed near future club has added about 6000 square feet covered area has about 120 members support type operation Jetero RC club larger clubs Houston area wish thank Jetero RC club generous hospitality look forward making again next year Street Johnnie Smith presenting plaque Al Evans Time Effort Jetero R/G Club Al 78 years young Congratulations Al Johnnie Smith Tom Street Gene Hempel District VIII VP trying figure out rain going stop Johnnie Smith presenting Club Appreciation Plaque Richard Senger Waste Management Site Manager Rodney Smith Waste Management Community Relations Manager what club would dream have working relationship large corporation such Waste Management help develop flying site Gene Dobesh Houston TX prepares Lawnmower some grass- cutting chores what really call Re mote-Controlled Lawn mower Perfect setting smooth cut Left right Gene Hempel District VIII VP Johnnie Smith Tom Street Richard Senger Rodney Smith Clyde Brothers AVP Left right standing members workers supported Jetero RC Club Grand opening Bill Moore treasurer Larry Wyatt impound Clyde Brothers District VIII AVP Steve Behrends club VP Horrace Cain gopher Tom Street CD Johnnie Smith club president Shannon Kielber newsletter editor Al Evans backbone club Sitting Gail Longell Becky Speck maintaining registration Tom Street Contest Director event displaying stable models Jerry Rivard Glasair 146 Model Aviation ones Dallas TX displaying beautiful AT-6 JW just keeps adding goodies model enhance its appearance After delicious barbecue dinner Saturday night entertainment furnished Cool Water Country Western band great time Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska reported AVP Jack Sibert Lincoln Sky Knights RC club held two-day Pattern competition July 10th 11th meet drew 25 pilots six states competed six AMA Pattern classes following list first place winner class Novice Gary Neill Lincoln NE Sportsman Wayne Sabatka Kansas City MO Advanced Orland McKee Raytown MO MastersBob Pastorello El Reno OK PAlCharley Reed Raytown MO RC Fun ScaleJeny Cheney Bloomfield IA Contest director event Dennis Manning High winds heavy rain did dampen spirit pilots attendance News Colorado reported Jim Shaw morning started out cloud sight looked like start perfect day What better way Dream Flight 34 special persons Colorado Easter Seals camp high Colorado Rockies looking forward special day break bonds earth fly Meanwhile down sleepy little town Arvada Colorado group 120 active modelers getting ready greet special guests large 20-by-40-foot tent set up anticipation hot sun models air show well trainer aircraft afternoon session being readied campers Colorado National Guard Buckely Field warming up Cobra gunship donated busses way up mountains pick up campers flying site master chef Joe Vella helpers busy setting up field kitchen cook hot dogs prepare soft drinks extras noon meal campers arrived 10 am Cobra arrived 1015 delight everyone 1030 air show started bang 20 aircraft readied flying included PIG Plastic Pilot jumping Astro Hog eighteen small paratroopers jumping Islander five large Scale aircraft smokers helicopter being put through paces turned out great airshow crowd enjoyed part routines After airshow lunch provided everyone present After lunch real excitement began Club members 12 trainers buddy system ready campers After fiveminute lesson camper presented Honorary Certificate Flight along Polaroid picture front Cobra gunship big thank-you city Arvada naming 31st July Dream Flight day business community its support donating food busses tents news media did cover event photos proof great time campers having flying event Note VP Congratulations Arvada Associated Modelers Gold AMA club District IX Hats off job well done ary 1994 147 Kelly Smith receiving pilot certificate Inspecting Cobra gunship contest Heather Morrow receiving pilot certificate Joe Vella chief cook airshow Lisa unn iiyirig Lou uuuuy UUA Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajes HI 96701 Howard Baldwin #L-500 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95626 Darwin Barrie 8252 5 Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lace Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608-1828 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 1290t E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District X hosts 1993 Free Right World Championships Located southwest corner San Joaquin Valley central California world famous Lost Hills free flight facility recent site FM international competition Octoher 4-9 thirty countries two hundred competitors participated event competing class FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber FIC Power Conducting event magnitude requires coordination cooperation individuals organizations Through cooperative efforts AMA National Free Right Society Southern California Aero Team SCAT 1993 Free Right World Championships resounding success District X wishes thank dozens volunteer workers selflessly gave time energy expertise conducting contest coordinating special activities overwhelmingly contributed success event special thanks extended tremendous efforts Bill Hartill Contest Director Bob Waterman NFFS President Chip Smith Jay Mealy AMA competition staff very special thanks also extended Bill Bogart president members Southern California Aero Team contribution countless man-hours hard work Congratulations members USA FM Free Right Team achieving top honors world competition District Xs own Randy Archer reigning FiC World Champion made two row once again taking gold FiC Power event Congratulations competitors Before leaving topic free flight would like welcome congratulate Doug Galbreath Davis California newest member District X staff appointee Free Right Contest Board recent polling District X free flight Leader Members Doug elected represent District contest board filling vacancy created resignation Joe Noreross last spring would also like thank other candidates Steve Geraghty Los Gatos California Roger Coleman Long Beach California participating selection three candidates extremely knowledgeable dedicated free fighters selection single representative exceedingly difficult Leader Members polled expressed equal endorsement three heartfelt thanks goes out free flight Leader Members assisting selection process Congratulations also order Modesto Radio Control Flyers recent acquisition dedication new flying site Located 35 miles northeast Modesto north shore Woodland Reservoir expansive facility sports 600-foot paved runway ample parking room special activities future growth October 2 field dedicated name club member past president Ward Hendricks highly instrumental acquiring developing site dedication ceremony followed open house during public treated variety modeling demonstrations exhibitions Several spectators offered hands-on introduction RC through clubs innovative Try-to-Ry event utilizing trainer aircraft buddy box skills club president Ken Flora efforts Radio Control Flyers Inc acquiring new facility typical determination resourcefulness modelers District X faced loss use prominent facilities Crows Landing club pulled together quickly moved acquire new site Within weeks new site located negotiations land use agreement initiated Within few short months site development began Fundralsing achieved through sponsored donations club member assessments future site development continues through some truly innovative funding techniques Modesto Radio Control Flyers invite visit site youre area welcomes new members club Enjoying near-perfect year-round flying conditions District X host dozens hundreds world-class events events scheduled fall spring conditions optimum fall no exception addition 1993 Free Flight Worid Championships Lost Hills San Joaquin Valley central California site annual Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs Fall Festival Madera Unlimited Air Races Golden State Stunt Championships control line Precision Aerobatics much much small portion events activities planned throughout District CVRCS clubs Fall Festival capped 225 contestants once again maxed several applicants could accommodated two-day event club members kept winches going almost constantly times 30 sleek graceful sailplanes air seeking elusive thermals soaring max time smoke dust cleared Sunday Daryl Perkins Pasadena Soaring Society headed points list 2608 points Following final round top ten finishers competed three-minute precision round tlyoff Landing within inches dead center Scott Meader South Bay Soaring Society took first flyoff Record attendance achieved again year Madera Unlimited Air Race October 6-10 nearly enough space remaining months column event justice itll suffice say worldclass event premiering much aeromodelings leading technology Accolades go Miller/ Krohn Racing Team Kent McKenna Mike Helsel AVP John Krohn first second-place finish Unlimited Gold Class Until next time.keep em safe keep em flyn Model Aviation rict X VP Rich Hanson congratulates Modesto Radio Control Flyers Inc acquisition new flying site Aerial view Modesto Radio Control Flyers expansive Ward Hendricks Field near Modesto California Miller/Krohn team placed first second Gold Madera Unlimited Air Race 1993 USA team Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills CA U IJ L ml 1 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard L Seser 781 Lillodet Ct Lanconner WA 98257 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 holiday season almost upon us hope finds peace contentment Also would nice also found perfect gift either some special place nestled under tree Orville Brooks went down La Grande visit Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Meet August Since Bush Pilots very first District XI club reach Gold Level new club classification wanted award certificate during contest great pleasure make award very nice group modelers also great time watching contest talking number old friends making new ones super weather too hot too windy also arranged little airshow during lunch both days Saturday night very nice steak feed enjoyed listening Dick Hansen tell crowd could get involved socalled big-time Scale events skillsall need desire go out get involved does take time money required whatever CD Graham Hicks sent some nice photos taken Rob Jones First up shot CD club sparkplug Graham Hicks nicest people know Claude Tanner Claude builder lovely Maule modeled after taken great documentation shots Fortunately must have film camera particular day last picture Kurt Smiths Fleet great shot graceful bipe settling runway Bob Smurthwaite Grande Ronde contest nice talk Bob expressed desire sell model kit manufacturing setup would rather business stay Northwest interested becoming kit entrepreneur get touch Bob Right now involved flying car concept called Aviauto along Harvey Miller Rod Springer brought ducted-fan version Aviauto GR scale meet didnt see fly Whidhey Island R/C Society newsletter Wing-N-Ireditor Bill Sheily comes word about NAS Whidbey SealSky Fest 93 Due some cancellations star performers Air Show Navy requested WIRCS forprovide one-hour RC flight demo just prior show Despite late call WIRCS responded outstanding performances Tim Sparks Jim Bob Carpenter Don Belisle Wizard Aerial Comedy Ray Meyers Great PR work guys dont have pictures yet Bill Inman editor Rogue Eagles R/C Club newsletter reports Rogue Eagles Flyer Bill Giosi said Prestige Meet went like clockwork Have no idea won Trophy last year District X bunch managed coup made off Bill mentioned some members health problems Will Hanson heart attack followed stroke Will long-term recovery would appreciate hearing friends Bill also said Bob Bennett respiration problems required hospitalization back home probably workshop harassing Barbara Hope both gentlemen return fray soon Billings Flying Mustangs have new editor After 55 years editor Eric Hawkinson hung up eyeshade Eric has consistently best newsletter editors district since district has best newsletter editors makes him best nationally sorry press other things caused happen welcome Leland Schliep ranks keep clubs togetherthe newsletter editorsFrom first effort have following reported Dennis Winchell president about State Championship Race held Helena thought Dick Smith fastest Rossis course Dick found out need glue firewall fly good course Hmmm anyone get videotape Syd Russell edits SRAC newsletter recently noted tenth anniversary issue having lOs show up over newsletter too long ago Syd put together backwards sideways about disconnected MA story point no contributes some complain about product So gave food Boeing employees FF model flying club newsletter Andy Page Editor carried story Ed Lamb about third annual Quiet Riot 60 Acres Park north Redmond Quiet Riot sponsored three clubs SOBs BEFFMFC local Eagle Squadron Flying Aces Club format contest fun flying small rubber C02 Electric-powered models gliders 60 Acres small field suitable models kinds gas-powered ones excluded event well attended provided much-needed opportunity people fly small quiet free flight models malnly fun gather enjoy another different models year 32 enthusiasts got involved five Juniors weather very good drift being problem until Sunday afternoon both Keizer Club Salem RIC Pilots Assn comes news Duke Stanley Dupaquier passed away 19th August Duke longtime modeler much share always willing helped modelers always avid enthusiastic member fraternity Well miss Duke talks weve him members District talked about letter got John Worth raising questions about financial picture Academy As Finance Committee chairman wanted respond some parts letter JW seems claiming incumbent EVP Dave Brown mismanaging financial aspects AMA dont agree Dave has first EVP am aware really got involved financial workings AMA Next claim officers meeting auditor false Never happened What did happen auditor very busy didnt get around us early would have liked did found some bookkeeping practices accounting operations needed changed Some process being changed being worked before auditors report Number auditors list bringing accoounting department modem operation Another making accounting department chief center money control HQ operation wasnt started Council 1981 bookkeeping done hand Hardly changes have made since finally started using computers software chosen barely adequate never updated opinion accounting department brought up modem standards would have solved thr problems have faced over years Keeping track income outgo extremely important Never let said either JW someone knows hasnt lot political sense timing letter superb Make bunch unsupported statements cant easily reply maybe can steal election Because clubs involved Sequim Aeronauts/Olympic Eagles problem decided get involved insurance company am unable give total rundown Because material published talks about situation wanted share following Two clubs exist about 15 miles apart brand new few members older club allows newer club president use ham frequencies new club asks older club few frequencies older club refuses older club tries get charter newer club revoked simply because new club wants some frequencies use asked president older club establish committee members both clubs could find frequency sharing plan No plan found Using list frequencies use members older club shows two members older club use odd frequencies made out plan allowing older club continue use frequencies have using giving about 15 other non used frequencies newer club older club finds plan unacceptable have raised fuss youve read about Theres lawsuit intervenes * January 1994 149 Summary AMA Executive Council Meeting July 261993 Executive Cosncil Meeting Synopsis July 26 1993 meeting Executive Council held Muncie Indiana attendance Pres Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Dave Brown Exec Vice Pres Hamilton OH Dist VP Don Krafft Duxhury MA Dist III VP Bob Brown Bradford PA Dist IV VP Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA Dist V VP Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Dist VI VP Jim Sears Burgin KY Dist VII Pete Waters Northville MI Dist VIII VP Gene Hempel Garland TX Dist IX VP Russell Miller Carrington ND Dist X VP Richard Hanson Scottsdale AZ XI VP Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers Felix Gora Council Attomey meeting called order 910 am President Lowe body immediately met executive session consider personnel issues Following executive session brief recess Council reconvened following items addressed Due resignation Vince Mankowski Executive Director consideration given replacement After discussion moved seconded Bob Underwood hired Executive Director year motion carried Other items considered development contract salary minutes April meeting approved Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Jim McNeill District III Bob Brown incumbent Alfred Myers District VII Pete Waters incumbent William Oberdieck District XI Ed McCollough After discussion AMA finances modest dues increase moved membership categories new structure Category Youth Second Adult Senior Citizen Open Affiliate Old $14 $22 $30 $40 $20 New $15 $24 $32 $42 $22 An amendment above motion stated no 1994 dues income would used capital improvements Muncie facility Both motion amendment carried report Safety Committee approved thereby changing 1994 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code report Scholarship Committee presented Six Charles H Grant scholarships Nominating Committee report was approved 1993 amount $20500 approved list candidates included addition special scholarship granted memory Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator passed away during 1993 PADCOM Committee chairman Bob Brown gave report included information about various projects proposed Muncie Sports Development Group generally affirmed should cooperate group mutual benefit ie multiple-use facilities AMA property would used aeromodeling activities community activities discussion Ball Foundation grants indicated desire pursue source revenue Discussion usage philosophy Muncie facility indicated should embrace open door policy reasonable control preclude abuse vandalism etc discussion Visalia project drew no conclusions except affirm lack funds purchase property final decision project must made January 1994 discussion Nats structure future ensued generally agreed retain current Nats flavor trimmings provisional non-official events philosophy increased use volunteers non-paid expressed Council affirmed its commitment Texas 1994 Nats desire hold 1995 Nats Muncie additional facilities added through contributions other sources Additional business involved approval Superior Service awards Bill Saunders Howard Baldwin Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
Page Numbers: 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self help still wait manufacturers get bandwagoo provide us top value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable costs Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questionsThis question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA recommended 9OdBA-at-nine-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal goveruments countries involvedyou meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory such Scale installations mounting special-application aircraft light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraft cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32s can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council Meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose 4January1994 135 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr S President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Communications have recently accused some AMA failing communicate becoming secret society nature AMAs business organization such members have voice what difficulty providing mechanism allows everyone wants heard heard order meet need AMA organized form representative democracy Since possible assemble member place time choose representatives speak us Essentially function very much like Congress United States major difference nominations representatives comes directly membership large will first agree communication membership involvement total process important Thats function Most s business performed volunteers several thousand contribute some way process surely aware Council VP AVP Leader member arrangement must also aware contest boards multitudinous conmiittees contest directors etc part process AMA gives away over $80000 year worth free memberships help some way also must aware Model Aviation magazine National Newsletter district newsletters Cloud 9 publication etc also used inform members AMA Headquarters also fields thousands calls members has two FAX machines always has 1-800 numbers available members inquiries district holds district meetings hold national membership meeting year hold AVP meetings trade shows write thousands letters constituents spite accused some being secretive No circulate council agenda before meetings hold plebiscites conduct surveys once year publish minutes council meetings make financial records available anyone legitimate need have published financial statements years will see another soon ModelAviation have made current event videos give clubs VPs AVPs attend shows club meetings events much possible interface membership VP has budget help 12 VPs 100 AVPs provided CompuServe send Geoff Styles road constantly meet clubs help solve site problems have substantial PR budget tell world about aeromodeling have same problem Congress US has communicate very best ability make enlightened judgement get will never make everyone happy whole feel pretty darn good job yes now get little bit irritated people say dont communicate realize member has right voice opinion also realize vast majority could care less concemed about flying models having fun vocal minority want heard listen use input make judgement hope will best anyone has magic formula welding needs 170000 members responsive association would like hear Members may heard Council sessions am very formal person interest getting job done has never instance am aware member present Council meeting allowed voice opinions have always invited comment obvious interest subject under discussion have also added items agenda session real need member has enough interest business association attend session should allowed speak will always have oppottunity long am president election process defined By-Laws Any Open member may nominate office nominating committee consists eleven vice presidents executive vice president allowed place up three persons properly nominated Onto ballot office Write-in candidates allowed general election suppose could allow number candidates ballot would likelihood result runoffs times costs lots money present ballot included renewal mailing order save mailing costs suppose feeling Council composed evil persons concern self- perpetuation might conclude process very democratic fact remains however nominations come membership large therefore far less controlled situation governmental process am aware mechanism replace anyone Council membership wills Unfortunately receive very few nominations office think its another case dont care attitude membership Lawsuit often asked about SFA/AMA lawsuit have advised legal counsel discuss suit its litigation As know SPA sued AMA alleging number things AMA called mediation conference try settle meeting Texas June met failure due SPAs demand large cash settlement Unless SFA drops suit will probably go trial sometime next year have accused telling whole story about Vince Mankowskis resignation Executive Director Unfortunately some suspect worst instance some seem enjoy sensationalism accusation often reason fact remains Vince did resign personal private reasons fired personal reasons own business want know ask him AMA staff Muncie now up strength 50 persons feel functioning efficiently doing its job servicing membership has easy have some real quality people will help make s service its membership better better looking forward completing development facilities can realize its full potential closed 1993 membership year over 168000 members biggest year ever feel bodes well AIvIA modelers out belong no organization unity strength forward growth future next time FCC proposes changes might harm operations would help lot able speak voice half million members would Incidentally case didnt know call letters FCC produced response over half membership An outstanding show strength determination Good Stuff Dick Korda Flies again What fine tribute old man words spoken Dick Korda response commemorative contest held SAM 30 club Shelby Ohio August year old timers remember Dick Korda guy won Wakefield Internationals August 6 1939 flight 43 minutes 29 seconds Dick childhood hero helped iniluence decision make aviation carrier Dick now 70s hasnt flown model over 40 years built replica championship model flying against some best almost won Shelby 4 seconds shy first place finishing second What tribute airplane design technique AIVIA happy play small part honoring Dick event Mike Fulmer museum curator presented Dick AMA plaque commemorating event Mike has also secured Korda models museum As boy built two Dicks models lost 30-minute out-of-sight flight second lost after 7 minutes contest absolutely outstanding design So Dick AMA very proud aecomplishinents now hopefully recent success will followed others 4136 Model Aviation 4Dick Korda left Mike Fulmer Dick Korda commemorative Shelby Ohio Plaque presented Dick Korda Shelby Dick won Wakefield August 61939 time 4329 find myself difficult position writing column hand Executive Council rules prohibit using column campaign re-election yet opposition accusing us refusing reveal informationIn light recent questions being brought up opponent anything say will construed some campaigning Most charges being leveled AMA simply described crock fertilizer meeting alleged have occurred auditor simply never happened person spreading rumor knows didnt questions about Reston mortgage answered below person knows also look carefully audit will see got $256473 interest income 1992 far cry shoe box investment passbook savings accounts policy force came AMA Executive Council Yes borrowed some money short time 1992 again 1993 effectively borrowing own money back order leave money older longer term investments yield better interest Interest rates bad enough right now investor few areas printing facts can extremely detrimental organization legal arena other personnel area surely unique AMA common virtually businesses information print could either jeopardize litigation already involved could involve us litigation Please accept apologies delay publishing AMA financial information have decided print first four pages summary information 1992 audit done McGivern Associates AMA didnt receive until mid-September didnt get copy until few days later did barely receive time include last issue officers columns dropped last issue enable Nats coverage couldnt explain Last year didnt print rather offered send complete audit anyone wanted cost $5 per see September 1992 issue Model Aviation Ironically handful requests have opportunity analysis 1992 audit appears show everything order few things will obviously require explanation $635k allocation contingency reserve created majority paper loss $544k just paper loss still have money simply now part reserve have designated reserve stood $3940k end last year down $4305k previous year $820k expense fund remainder $lm SIR Armstead CL Speed accident settlement totaled approximately $1 3m $3940k feel comfortable saying something order $500k $800k may actually used settling claims past years significantly over-reserved potential liability reality $1 10k er above less $20k Scholarship allocation accurate assessment performance 1992 Fund accounting can create some strange situations dont fully understand example can have past have situations operating loss experienced year yet net worth increases substantially Another transaction certainly needs explanation mortgage Reston facility Please bear gets little complicated First originally very advantageous mortgage rate Reston property building through Crestar bank am pretty sure 3/4 prime rate balloon payment approximately $550k due 1992 could either pay off refinance prevailing rates paid off using some approximately $900k excess cash bad invested Crestar Investment Management Account IMA above amount necessary back Irrevocable Letters Credit ILC turn backed self-funded insurance programWe approx $27 million IMA pledged back $18 million ILC Paying off mortgage method didnt require use cash added benefit bringing colateralization ILCs line reality still some concerns regarding projected cash flow late fall 1993 arranged loan $550k Patriot bank secured building immediately put funds CDs same bank would mature fall 1993 giving us guaranteed availability cash needed might seem strange transaction first turns out good move meantime property has taken nose dive value doubt would secure note size now net cost about $5k ensure availability $550k isnt too bad deal footnote messed up didnt eliminate mortgage reduction fund $292k paid off Reston property wouldnt have changed bottom line would will move some assets restricted fund column unrestricted funds Another footnote will have take money Out investment year could drop out time havent yet decided should tell last year has cakewalk AMA terms its financial management would accurate statement either April 1992 controller Lynne Collins left pursue career great southwest dramatic impact ability function attempt reduce costs Vince Mankowski Executive Director opinion didnt really need controller decided simply put other employees charge bookkeeping department Somehow got downgraded accounting bookkeeping perspective investment management being done various investment services like CapitoLine etc McGivern Associates doing accounting left in-house needs bookkeeping least did opinion Making matters worse fact person put charge almost immediately went maternity leave Vince thought could work home could come office able say didnt work out would understatement day until about year later never received communications directly accounting department Prior talked two three times per week constantly complained wasnt being kept informed President Executive Council until April year 1993 finally hired true controller have great expectations ability year surviving has made life little difficult problems having timeliness financial reporting membership people must make financial decisions can traced situation Auditor usually starts audit May completes June early July year got audit September accounting system computer able keep 12 months open time therefore cant start inputting 1993 information computer until 1992 closed cant close until auditor has made adjustments has usually happened late May early June year couldnt close out 1992 until July could start put 1993 information know lack leadership accounting department made auditing process difficult year resulted delays other reasons know its tough year foregoing presented explanation excuse bottom line AMA 12-31-92 has assets $114 million has notes payable $16 million doesnt take rocket scientist figure out AMA far rocks desperate financial condition has rumored some people seem think spreading BS will enhance goals 1993 banner year AMA sees us about 1992 perhaps slightly up projections 1994 beyond improving trend due primarily projected reduction operating cost Muncie compared Reston As example Salaries budget 1994 should slightly less $14 million compared slightly $17 million actual expense reflected 1992 audit Unfortunately insurance kinds legal expenses continuing climb offsetting savings also going forced replace mainframe computer system 1984 vintage system will enable us better manage AMA hopefully further reduce operating costs ary1994 137 Its happened often over years AMA employee Ive lost count telling people work Academy almost always ask What AMA realize thats leading question could result receiving wide variety responses especially individuals less enamored Academy important question ask now have handout trade shows enumerates various services etc entitled 36 Reasons oint fall somewhere between Baskin-Robbins Heinz look list realize Academy much could Indeed has because serve opinion diverse memberships hobby/sport Modeling has multitude interests ability levels age groupings socialeconomic backgrounds other factor wish study Academy tries serve Often fall shortnot because dont care because resources axailable form personnel time money variety other factors affect focus least necessity address less-favorable aspects hobby sport As common areas life attacks come sides Certainly legitimate concerns expressed too often must focus items fostered problems interpretation rumors fact individuals avail themselves information through sources already place So often hear admonition dont care about politics stuff Ijust want fly have fun Golly subscribe Just point out lighter side fun consider following Wednesday PR Director Jay Mealy received call local Muncie club HOG 127 No talking flying pigswere referring Muncie Harley-Davidson chapter president group wondered whether next Sundays event some 150 bikes riders several state area could visit AMA site max half hour Jay said no problem set up informal airshow consisting son Chris himself yours truly What blast About 4pm 150 Harleys police escort rumbled view north end site Have ever heard 150 Harleys once Granted running low speed what sound half hour later completed show some 200 mature mostly couples very appreciative bikers What blast left check $300 site development badwe netted $10 minute demo about newest members Mr John E Owen pictured club field bright-eyed eager get business flying John sent along brief letter introduce himself Dear Mr Lowe Members Employees Academy Let start introducing myself name John Edison Owen born January 10 1993 father older brother both members AMA have asked father help letter because due procrastination am yet member Enclosed will find application check dues point allowance large spent local hobby shop have allowed yearly AMA dues father instructors Sonoran Desert Flyers have helpful hope ready solo soon Dad feels Dons articles importance using rudder have helpful improved flying skills havent said anything dont know what excited about because use rudder elevator turn bother ready move PT-40 25-year-old Ugly Sick fathers am hoping hand-me-down dad also has interesting engine called Morton M-5 Maybe Im good boy.Sincerely John H Owen know John going really enjoy hobby/sportjust soon hes able stand sit benefit anonymous hand back Incidentally read letter youve probably noticed made Freudian slip spelling described dads 25year-old model Welcome John AMA 492688 Yep Theres lighter side activity serious business side consider following Competition Regulations rule book will available hopefully first year Please note carrier 1994 membership card will contaln brief message indicating need return Headquarters free rule book will mailed bulk mail Additional copies will available through Supply Service $250 plus normal shipping handling charge Please reminded Competition Regulations contains information relative so-called rule book events individuals desiring information concerning fun flys fly-ins frequency information Safety Code general sanctioning information etc directed Membership Manual latter document mailed members clear plastic envelope along Supply Service catalog stickers after first year males locking car restaurant parking lot demanded money brandished gun Jay ran three shots fired 22 caliber gun bullets caught Jay back able continue restaurant received help Two young men quickly apprehended talked Jay next day sore both physically emotionally released hospital within 24 hours actually resumed duties championships bullet monitored movement prior returning home express profound concern Jays well being Additionally apologize representatives 35 other countries witness seamy side culture Hopefully incident did dampen spirits able enjoy rest competition visit United States have worked Bob Vojslavek both through modeling activities decade key AMA employee October 6th Bob underwent surgery consisting heart transplant appears going well know would appreciate cards letters suggest mail Headquarters will make certain receives promptly allowed phone calls flowers know join us wishing him speedy recovery also saddened have report PR Director Jay Mealy injured during recent free flight World Championships accosted three young Some 200 guests enjoy demonstration AMA site 138 Model Aviation Benson HOG Chapter 127 presents IOU got check mail $300 PR Director Jay Mealy 150 throbbing Harleys head back town tour pig roast John E Owen AMA 492688 Letter column space permits I--S Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 State Maine Scale Shootout Scale contest fly-in weather picture perfect field well groomed immaculate Most people outstanding An excellent weekend events RC Fun Scale RC Sportsman Expert comhined 19 contestants did outstanding joh flying As recall no damage done airplanes Saturday July 31 tome alrcraft judged statically field open flying Sunday August 1 remainder planes judged planes flown contest sponsored Portland Propsnappers Skystreakers Skystreakers field New Glouster Maine Ray Labonte CD assisted wife Rohin did superh job handling paperwork pictures fumished hy Mac MeGuffin Ma Dedaldan myself will show Cape Ann Auction June 15 1993 Cape Ann club held auction new concept idea auction off items owner wanted get rid donate money raised donated AMA goal raise $500 accomplished check $644 sent AMA As far know first auction type Cape Ann club commended its efforts took several pictures evening Murphy struck again several did come Out good enough print So will have imagine Hardy Prince appeared demonstrated scratch-built Curtiss Jr -scale 9-foot model powered 6 hp Kroaker motor Also Elliot Anderson ran four-cylinder 0S 320 engine Leader Club program Quinapoxet club has attained Leader Club status fourth club District congrats members appears some confusion about Leader Club program program AMA has recognize outstanding clubs meet criteria send paperwork meant detract other clubs leader type clubs area Video tapes two tapes wandering around District hopefully trying find way back sent out booth retumed know whereabouts please have returned titles Diamonds Sky Marvelous MiniaturesGrand Illusions promo tape * January1994 139 Jack Buckley starting P-47 son assists Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery ship Smiths raccoon greeting guests cookout Part flight line some contestants spectators Part judging lineup Harry Newman Dave Eisner Don Krafft Dick Carlsons vultee vindicator ou-i Scratch-built dope fabric powered ST 2500 Fun Scale winners L-R Peter Flanigan 2nd P-51D Bob Smith 1st Piper J-3 Bren Bailey 3rd Ultimate Biplane Sam DiNoto auctioning off kit Jim Connor assisting Sport Scale winners Charlie Nelson 1st Waco Jack Buckley 2nd P-47 Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery Ship F-u i Lg ElM i ieI t AMA plaque president Gary Dennison Associate Vice President Zip codes outlive area represented Deco Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstocn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes085 086 088 0891 Toot Brown 52 PW POCS Boo 2135 APOAE 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codes070-076 078 079 Vincoduliano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Point NY 1778 zip codestl7-119 Walt Gosry 622 Franklin Boolevard Absecon NJ 08201 -2717 zip CodesUO 08Z 083 Rap JuochEus 7 Evergreen Acenue Nec Hyde Pads NY 11040-3914 zip CodesO9O 081 100-l04 106 107 110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1885 Peotield Road Penlield NY 14526-1409 zip codeai40-147 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenan Latharn NY 121 10-2433 zip codeol2o-123 128 929 133-136o Terry Terrenolre 101 5mthtield Drive Endicotl NY 13760-4329 zip codeot3o-132 137-939 946 149 Woody Woodman 233 Longviern Drive Bayville NJ 08721-3116 zip cadsao77 8087 Frequency Coordinator Los SenIor 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13135-9507 am saddened announce deaths fellow northern New Jersey modelers George Gaydos Lou Phillips George always outstanding m CL Scale Lou RC Pattern Vintage trust will both enter perfect landing through gateway airfield Heaven Ron Farkas turns eastern Long Island AVP baton Vince Juliano Ron moved Fairfax Virginia due employment change always served district dedication during years AVP behalf AMA thank him wish him Godspeed future endeavors Vince comes board well qualified having promoted model aviation eastern Long Island years chairman consortium five clubs convinced Brookhaven Township make available flying site Further representing model aviation area another site Suffolk County retired school teacher club affiliations Cloud Dancers Long Island Sky Hawks Long Island Pattern Society privilege presenting Gold Medal Leader award Keystone RC Club Quakertown PA September 18 Bob Brown District II VP serving FAI Pylon Championships Jury ratulations KRC Joe Beshor Long Island Skyhawks AMA chartered club #860 have awarded Gold Leader Club status Under AMA Leader Club program club may qualify submitting official application demonstrated several areas good sportsmanship safety community service Skyhawks quarter-scale club well organized rents grass surface field Manorville New York Skyhawks participate activities such public air shows fun-flys technical presentations donations model magazines local libraries distribution award presented monthly membership meetings District II AVP Ron Farkas group photo shows Ron center club officers L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Gary Dennison President Mike Gross Treasurer second photo shows Ron left presenting Ron Farkas Skyhawks Leader Club Award L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Ron Farkas Dist II AVP Gary Dennison ce Gross Treasurer Rockland County Radio Control Club held its first annual Just Fun Fun-Fly July 28th turned out wonderful day multiclub get-together weather cooperated food plentiful importantly everybody having good time flying began around 10 am after participants registered airplanes inspected approximately 60 aircraft flight line flew managed return terra firma scratch Model aviation wonderful way develop long lasting friendships through common bond simple Fun-Fly like helps make new friends strengthens bonds exist result great hobby Rockland County Radio Control Club plans making annual event hopes everyone interested joins day great fun flying RCRC would like thank participated welcomes back next year Electric fun-fly anyone Burlington County RC Club held fourth annual Electric Fly July 10 North Burlington High School Impressive speed some flying wings sailplanes Bob Afflerback flew Dalotel Best Aerobatic Keith Shaws Michigan meet through Pattern maneuvers perfection Can believe B- 17 push stick four motors start same time Joe Beshar along smooth-flying White Electrician Old-Timer free flight models seemed adapt well Electric power climb glide flights Im sort partial Old-Timers Electrics seemed niche modelers unless quiet bothers August 15 Nassau Flyers hosted Giant Scale fly-in ideal day warm clear light winds national anthem sung Tommy Feiocco buzz activity followed Roy Jacobson flew Travelaire 4000 Al Gaudiosi P-51D Mustang 40 entries about 3000 spectators crowd just loved CDs very successful event Nick Capriotti Tommy Feiocco spoke entrants said would back again next year just great day Roy Juschkus L-R Tommy Felocco CD Frank Sarosy Nick Capriotti holding Travelaire 4000 Cedar Creek Park Nassau County NY Heres idea really worked well summer CJRCC Past Presidents night great success 35 years history represented past presidents able attend deli subs soda coffee provided lowcost highly worthwhile inducement great club turnout Stories way used abounded club has around few years event worth considering Later summer privileged witness annual Precision Aerobatics competition staged control line contingent Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC Wes de Cou found Giants fan Beth Godfrey Rosalia Salvador sitting very windy scorers table tallying contest results fellas flying jawboning enjoying some great burgers soda ERMAC event ably directed Bill Lindemann seen enjoying soda talking District II VP Joe Beshar women support men support model airplane hobby important participants club activities During travels around central New Jersey found Marguerite Gargiulo receiving Gold Leader Club award along entire membership Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC Marguerite prime mover clubs effort win award acting recordkeeper event organizer head cheerleader.anything necessary assure process kept moving During award ceremony club members mentioned evening largely result Marguerites untiring efforts Wes de Cou 140 Model Aviation awks Leader Club Award L Ron Farkas Dist II AVP R Gary Dennison president Joe Beshars B-17 Bob Afflerback Dalotel WattsUpsceneat Bob I%opskl North Burlington planes rigged High School field days flying Wolit Geary Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win four-channel radio Deadline entries December31 1993 TLi4iuuu1IkbE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive P0 Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Muncie Donations few months ago club received prospectus AMA Headquarters asking donations national site Muncie Indiana plea essential growth national site because AMA Council voted allow membership dues spent physical development Muncie during 1994 special thank extended clubs have already extended various size donations unique idea generated Keystone RIG Club could produce sizable donation ctub.heres works KRC Electric Fly donated product raffled raffle ticket sales donated flying-site fund Couldnt next function meet. better yet club meeting Any donation national site will benefit individual member Thanks again KRC great idea Positive Publicity Positive local publicity sure way educate public benefits model aviation apparent clubs active within community have few flying-site problems Charlie Fries sent great article Carlisle Sentinel pertaining Capitol Area Flyers Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania informative newspaper article provided positive focus club something like club call local newspaper usually needed Fun-Fly Activity Round Top Park Athens Pennsylvania site Valley RIG Annual Fun Fly Contest Forty-eight entrants Canada Connecticut Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania enjoyed weekends frivolity Awards prizes numerous although doubt expressed significance Stop Sign award presented Dave Baron Dan Luchaco provided picture winners Another interesting Fun-Fly event held Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania first AMA-sanctioned event club members went Out clean up fields contest day club built new pavilion two pictures below exemplify hard work Eastern Championships AAA current military base closing certainly conducive maintaining flying sites Unfortunately Eastern States Championships AAA canceled due unwillingness Navy Warminister facility breakdown communication led several contestants being notified cancellation Apologies Delaware Valley Federation Academy expressed Hopefully contest 47 years will lost may interested knowing Geoff Styles attempting coordinate effort will allow sites like used government bureaucracy will provide great challenge him Vote As mentioned last months column have choice representative AMA Council statements candidate listed Model Aviation official ballot Please understand campaign statements vote accordingly vote does count .make sure yours Shows As winter months set club activity sometimes seems wane lack good flying weather mall show can utilized increase club participation also provide worthwhile public relations Material assist effort available Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters mall show booth also available upon request local Associate Vice President Vice President Examples activity shown pictures Carlisle Airomodelers sent Glenn Love January1994 141 Contestants Valley RC Club Fun-Fly Long shot Carlisle Mall Show Heres great mall display New pavilion Balsa Busters club field Contestants club members first Balsa Busters Fun-Fly Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Free Flight past have mentioned free flight alive well District IV reason availability several sites permit Category III flyingThere site south Cuckoo Virginia prime example site situation major difference site hear much across country lack sites need possibly purchase site true categories aeromodeling just free flight fact free flight does take room other categories sufficient just able fly over given amount land must have ability traverse land model recovery need site quite large such acreage easily come East led William Saunders what few sport thing really needed Bill took considerable step purchasing tract land primary thought developing land free flight site usable other activities Much additional clearing has done site becoming very important location competition Several meets year now held site latest contest held August saw over 60 contestants spend two days great weather flying just about everything book couple extra events such pre-World-War-II Wakefield Bill provides site also acts contest director events ably assisted several others promotion active sponsorship sport should never go recognition pleased present Bill Superior Service Award Academy acknowledge appreciation effort involved free flight note meet held site should make very effort make trip Cuckoo Support Bill Saunders efforts behalf Competition Fun-Fly National Competition Fun-Fly Association Championships held Labor Day weekend Raleigh Aeromasters Field Youngsville North Carolina very well-run event ceremony goes make important occasion will material submitted article appear Model Aviation providing coverage of activity interim congratulations should go out club especially RAM president Dave Norris event director Gary Harris codirector Robert Vess others contributing its success sponsors will noted article Competition Fun-Fly Association rules quite different AMA rule book fun-fly also local event rules aircraft very specialized events require skill quick reflexes days competition full continuous activity scheduled area drop just might get hooked Raleigh Aeromasrers involved aeromodeling community activities has resulted club being selected Academy Model Aeronautics Gold Leader Club award presented club president during ceremonies contest Congratulations go clubs District IV have attained Leader Club status Flying Sites Several clubs area well way toward getting new sites Some private property others public lands such landfills brought attention over weekend club runs problem such should contact can contact AMA headquarters assistance club question approval obtain flying site landfill went far have paved runway site provided county concerned possibility some members county board think field use fact has no flying site seems officials concerned want club operate site great no problem far goes kicker want someone times flying can take place site open comers impossible situation no way club can operate manner since safety especially would risk also problem providing someone monitor site fulltime ability check insurance coverage other requirements individuals members club Club membership mandatory requirement operating specified club hours established safety rules way go clubs operate public land checks made individuals entering property site Huntersville North Carolina example Everyone using property required AMA member must pay fee use site annual fee also daily fee non clubmembers equitable situation acceptable Contact Academy club has such problem can provided legal response personal visit go talk officials necessary wait until lost Appreciation Richmond Area Radio Control Club received letter appreciation Department Aviation Commonwealth Virginia part letter addressed Bud Adams reads wanted thank other members Richmond Area Radio Control Club RARCC terrific display static flying aircraft brought Flight Day 1993 Virginia Aviation Museum letter signed Betty P Wilson Aerospace Education Specialist example outstanding community service enhances position club Congratulations RARCC fine participation Model Aviation i 1 [e U 14 i0J [v32]Ut — Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeilI Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3638 Ranchweod Rd Odande FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pempene Dr Pensaceic FL 32514 Wtlhetmina Cirihase saoe Arber Place Knoeclile TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibeonten FL 33534 Goatees Dlaz 1483 Ashierd Ave #701 Cendade PR 50917 James M Edwards ass Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38652 Ken Hensel 8833 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Themlee Dr N C5erleeton Sc 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Reed Mebjie AL 36605 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerleil Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 9ev 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oreve Blvd Facama City 6each FL32408 George Perrymas 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ave Saidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1500 Sycamere Mencheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bureis Fields Sue 1503 Strickland Rd lnieriavhen FL 32148 Phene 190d1 684-2517 Ziggy Ziegenbein Decatur Georgia important contest director Atlanta area does something else important too Ziggy wife have already raised six children adopted So now have adopted six Argentina doing missionary work orphanage brought home six wonderful little human beings have now 21/2 years L-R standing Vanesa 12 Gabi 14 Man 9 Kneeling Veronica 1flV Csrl 7V Curs 9t i standing tront ot Mart ts Sig 4 Star t2tJ Saito 120 it doesnt look too important picture Youre something Ziggy. first arrived spoke no English Gail Jacobson District V Radio Control Racing Contest Board Representative has served effectively well years post Currently some controversy over replacement 15 engine 40size engine RC Pylon Racing Gail has contacted phone letter matter agree him room both events racing contest After 1993 15 displacement event can run time contest subject pleasure CD can run provisionally Another point Gail has made agree again generally decisions effecting various racing events best made handled RC Racing Contest Board itself AMA Council What think Okay heres surprise century Nashville airport Heres DC-8 front couple DC-9s another DC-8 full people ready take off watt Somebody got behind DC-8 either giant monster DC-8 got smaller Actually model anyone inside theyll have get out Sorry folks aint real Dan Fry 81-inch-long model could have fooled Dans model has two K&B 40 engines weighs 10 pounds took three months build scratch Peachy model plane Recently Mississippi Coast Radio Control Club held its 3rd Annual Mall Show Raffle pictured below Show Chairman Ben ivoertwener presenting $300 check Miss Sandy Dickerson Director Mississippi Easter Seal Society Society sent Michael Agardi represent child left club donated money honor Mr Ed Jackett succumbed cancer March 7 year right lower Dick Stamms model showing ravages 1969 hurricane Camille worst hurricane hit US century Club President Jim Fields provided picture Thanks Jim above linan Mettn Jr about tauncn Free Flight P-30 recent Florida FF Championships Jack Stafford Orlando showing Brian rising hot air thermals might lurking atmosphere Brians father Brian Sr wrote nice letter asked opinion Free Eight Builder Model rule suggests Juniors allowed fly model built someone else might become interested involved Having FF life Brian humbly disagree rule better left like Enterprise Alabama Wiregrass Radio Control Club its semi-annual Fun-Fly two weeks ago Club President Contest Director Ken Blackwell wants meet winners Above L-R Chris Hunt Marty Martin Mike Hipwell Darrel Dunkelbirger Richard Dozier Garland Sullivan Kneeling Alex Perez Scott Rickenbacker Scott says Capn Eddys direct descendants Some prizes included free gift certificates friendly neiehborhood hobby shop Sanford Sun Flyers secretary Mark Geisler Winter Springs Florida wants know clubs first Anniversary Picnic Fun-Fly huge success 30 members 20 spectators Marks wife Carol did cooking snap above busy pit area everybody having ball Tom Presley Chuck Rabette big winners go Montgomery occasionally visit Radio Aero Modelers below picture Luther Moore scratch-built Jaeger airplane very high quality As recall picture taken friend Cecil Park Montgomery Thanks Cecil. ary 1994 143 U I] [ SUE 11 J01 bE Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Veins IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Did miss column last month forgot tell would Nats issue dont have column However have catch up lets get rainy weather finally broke enough district yours truly could get out some district events started out month August back Lawrenceville IL start LSF nationals first day event laid hack featured hand-tow event caught off guard didnt know hand-tow event exists soaring events Boy ever impressed what could fast runner other end line launch almost like coming off winch launch clicked right chatted some nice folks including Bob Champine wife Gloria hope got names right Anyway Bob timing two flights before could anything discourage him great time timing coaching him during flights hope didnt screw him up too much left LSF event early enough Id have enough time drop club field Robinson Illinois just north LSF meet always like drop unannounced hot am always out cant time worked out well though couple fellas field great time chatting both little second weekend found two events first event hosted Lexington MAC annual IMAA fly-in has grown quite show local visitors though local club just up road never seem get time visit field pleasant surprise see growth event has see proceeds event passed Dream Factory Anyway really enjoyed stay event Although didnt take much time talk local members did get some socializing bunch folks background let LMAC guys thing keeping things running smoothly guests took off Indianapolis Sunday Indy RC South fly-in American Diabetes Association another great day event crowd showed up prove lot good flying going include such things demo flights some Combat just plain old hamming-it-up flying As goal year club trying hit least four thousand dollars end event magic number met time hat off both clubs clubs out also have charity events events usually great public service give modeling good name after two trips found Cheetah eaten its camshaft enough early warnings monitoring also sent oil analysis Alas ground old bird mend jts wounds before could make further jaunts District VL ended chances trips further reaches District VI Id planned August September engine pretty well trashed inside Oh bill came Whew couldve done lot model building money gave mechanics Still need old bird make trips out see long run worth Since Cheetah down during Labor Day borrowed wifes car go Muncie AMA FF Nats Flying Aces represented well Society Antique Modelers can tell big event free fighters spread over Muncie site day was just type day would dream too air sort calm thermals sunny warm As usual spent day gabbing also took some time watch some flying personally enjoyed Flying Aces flying watch miniature WW II fighter cruising across sky like line thrilling also Peanut Cubs just flitted everywhere got real kick out watched some antiques RC-assisted flight thats way go am purist would hate losing fine old ships have some own play know enjoyment having head thermal after power shut down Its great fun Anyway day wound down decided head home long drive back thing Id like mention before go fly major FF events used using motor bikes great see being used sometimes wonder rider watching hes going strong potential accidents Use care Im let discuss another thing heard about FF Nats garden intruded bike fact FF guys nerve ask elderly neighbor could climb top house look model could believe ears tears fear Jay Mealys intervention led resolution neighbors concem fairness must report free fighters group aghast actions two took up substantial collection repair damage Executive Council decided buy land future aeromodeling decided have enough land free flight events site big some have flown its quite workable better part world must remember neighbors also have rights insure longevity Muncie must respect rights pieces just bigger take longer deal modeling experience has really helped lot Speaking modelingI intend build new ship winter older stuff beginning show some wear see Terra Haute R/C Club has become newest Gold Leader Clubs Lets give warm congrats ajob well done club Ive known since days AVP Ive found very active club throughout years just thing chose tube involved Terra Haute isnt itself newsletters get several districts clubs going after gold hat off about photo shown below comes John Rawlings St Peters Missouri Tom Ramsey holding Spitfire look-alike thats powered cobalt 25 motor swings 13 x 8 prop using 14 cells Ill bet goes pretty well thought cute Its photo Kenny Kerns four grandsons watching him fly model kind reminded some stories Ive read about pilots did same thing full-size alrports before day finally came could fly hope seeing some future modelers picture next few weekends uneventful Since use Cheetah much get around other things fill time Thats OK since allowed some time RV-6A almost have wings ready jig have never around full size building project its almost like model building 144 Model Aviation gh now. owa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 31 3-437-42 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Mass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its first week October weather definitely getting winter looking weekend will see first local swap meets being Indian Citys flying sessions tapering off expect crowded events get meet chew over items concern placing faces names voices often surprise Look up meets winter hope Michigan area visiting Brillion November Executive Council meeting permitting Milwaukee too have twice date clashes meetings shall know next EC Meeting October Winter activities different summer ones climates sure help keep modeling alive kicking us New models engines such plus haggling over what want sell makes day shoot past new year hovering near future also means new officers run clubs associations modelers small percentage membership grease wheels keep clubs ticking have given lot thought clubs run have stated several times privilege belong club right covered pay dues believe everyone club has contribute have list committees describe objectives suggested number members wish have copy list send stamped self-addressed envelope So volunteers now looking after clubs wholehearted thanks you send photos officers will delighted use column way get news clubs through newsletters get month have never run count now read day place ones need look again briefcase editors special individuals provide lifeline clubs need lots help clubmates make task easier quality contents newsletters superh make use other clubs contents AMAs national summer visited several flying sessions usually way back work. managed get local Giant fly-in variety models impressive also impressed loudness engines Darned wasnt annoying heavy-metal designs flew sounded impressive isnt time consider level sound important realism flight Another situation caused concern demonstration flying models allowed fly directly flight line usually during some aerobatic maneuver like rolling circle flat eight Models should allowed fly directly flight line unless way way out margin safety some problem radio airframe will practically zero unless its flight pattern designed provide safety distance New officers new members new rules new flying fields new activities part being club Remember field need club Plan everything can keep develop flying sites AMA has materials help other subjects its availablefree ary1994 145 Keith Anderson Northfield MN Goldberg Cub floats made necessary wet summer flooded nearby bean field Bill McMathRCCD way backi 0-500 racer ham too Mrs Jim Pries volunteer cook Third Annual Harold Lynch Fly-In Ed Sieh contemplating first delicious bite brat hand Gavin mike Radio Control Club Detroit RCCD Scale Classic 1993 Mr Bill Stranahan Lockheed Sirius done Charles Lindbergh colors Bill likes unusual subjects excellent craftsman Radio Control Club Detroit Q-500 winners uding 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 ispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 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 Humble Texas Jetero Radio Control Club Humble Texas celebrated its first annual Big Bird Fly-In conjunction airshow raffle held two tickets Southwest Airlines flying lessons Aviation Services proceeds raffle benefit Humble Area Beautiful Committee John OBrian won Best Show Polikarpov P02 Russian biplane John has reputation building beautiful models Tom Street contest director Chuck Elsey codirecror event Tom indicated new field donated model airport Atascocita Landfill Recycling Facility twice large the club formerly used 10000 yards dirt brought Atascocita Landfill mnway along heavy equipment level site planting grass seed What deal sprinlder system planned installed near future club has added about 6000 square feet covered area has about 120 members support type operation Jetero RC club larger clubs Houston area wish thank Jetero RC club generous hospitality look forward making again next year Street Johnnie Smith presenting plaque Al Evans Time Effort Jetero R/G Club Al 78 years young Congratulations Al Johnnie Smith Tom Street Gene Hempel District VIII VP trying figure out rain going stop Johnnie Smith presenting Club Appreciation Plaque Richard Senger Waste Management Site Manager Rodney Smith Waste Management Community Relations Manager what club would dream have working relationship large corporation such Waste Management help develop flying site Gene Dobesh Houston TX prepares Lawnmower some grass- cutting chores what really call Re mote-Controlled Lawn mower Perfect setting smooth cut Left right Gene Hempel District VIII VP Johnnie Smith Tom Street Richard Senger Rodney Smith Clyde Brothers AVP Left right standing members workers supported Jetero RC Club Grand opening Bill Moore treasurer Larry Wyatt impound Clyde Brothers District VIII AVP Steve Behrends club VP Horrace Cain gopher Tom Street CD Johnnie Smith club president Shannon Kielber newsletter editor Al Evans backbone club Sitting Gail Longell Becky Speck maintaining registration Tom Street Contest Director event displaying stable models Jerry Rivard Glasair 146 Model Aviation ones Dallas TX displaying beautiful AT-6 JW just keeps adding goodies model enhance its appearance After delicious barbecue dinner Saturday night entertainment furnished Cool Water Country Western band great time Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska reported AVP Jack Sibert Lincoln Sky Knights RC club held two-day Pattern competition July 10th 11th meet drew 25 pilots six states competed six AMA Pattern classes following list first place winner class Novice Gary Neill Lincoln NE Sportsman Wayne Sabatka Kansas City MO Advanced Orland McKee Raytown MO MastersBob Pastorello El Reno OK PAlCharley Reed Raytown MO RC Fun ScaleJeny Cheney Bloomfield IA Contest director event Dennis Manning High winds heavy rain did dampen spirit pilots attendance News Colorado reported Jim Shaw morning started out cloud sight looked like start perfect day What better way Dream Flight 34 special persons Colorado Easter Seals camp high Colorado Rockies looking forward special day break bonds earth fly Meanwhile down sleepy little town Arvada Colorado group 120 active modelers getting ready greet special guests large 20-by-40-foot tent set up anticipation hot sun models air show well trainer aircraft afternoon session being readied campers Colorado National Guard Buckely Field warming up Cobra gunship donated busses way up mountains pick up campers flying site master chef Joe Vella helpers busy setting up field kitchen cook hot dogs prepare soft drinks extras noon meal campers arrived 10 am Cobra arrived 1015 delight everyone 1030 air show started bang 20 aircraft readied flying included PIG Plastic Pilot jumping Astro Hog eighteen small paratroopers jumping Islander five large Scale aircraft smokers helicopter being put through paces turned out great airshow crowd enjoyed part routines After airshow lunch provided everyone present After lunch real excitement began Club members 12 trainers buddy system ready campers After fiveminute lesson camper presented Honorary Certificate Flight along Polaroid picture front Cobra gunship big thank-you city Arvada naming 31st July Dream Flight day business community its support donating food busses tents news media did cover event photos proof great time campers having flying event Note VP Congratulations Arvada Associated Modelers Gold AMA club District IX Hats off job well done ary 1994 147 Kelly Smith receiving pilot certificate Inspecting Cobra gunship contest Heather Morrow receiving pilot certificate Joe Vella chief cook airshow Lisa unn iiyirig Lou uuuuy UUA Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajes HI 96701 Howard Baldwin #L-500 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95626 Darwin Barrie 8252 5 Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lace Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608-1828 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 1290t E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District X hosts 1993 Free Right World Championships Located southwest corner San Joaquin Valley central California world famous Lost Hills free flight facility recent site FM international competition Octoher 4-9 thirty countries two hundred competitors participated event competing class FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber FIC Power Conducting event magnitude requires coordination cooperation individuals organizations Through cooperative efforts AMA National Free Right Society Southern California Aero Team SCAT 1993 Free Right World Championships resounding success District X wishes thank dozens volunteer workers selflessly gave time energy expertise conducting contest coordinating special activities overwhelmingly contributed success event special thanks extended tremendous efforts Bill Hartill Contest Director Bob Waterman NFFS President Chip Smith Jay Mealy AMA competition staff very special thanks also extended Bill Bogart president members Southern California Aero Team contribution countless man-hours hard work Congratulations members USA FM Free Right Team achieving top honors world competition District Xs own Randy Archer reigning FiC World Champion made two row once again taking gold FiC Power event Congratulations competitors Before leaving topic free flight would like welcome congratulate Doug Galbreath Davis California newest member District X staff appointee Free Right Contest Board recent polling District X free flight Leader Members Doug elected represent District contest board filling vacancy created resignation Joe Noreross last spring would also like thank other candidates Steve Geraghty Los Gatos California Roger Coleman Long Beach California participating selection three candidates extremely knowledgeable dedicated free fighters selection single representative exceedingly difficult Leader Members polled expressed equal endorsement three heartfelt thanks goes out free flight Leader Members assisting selection process Congratulations also order Modesto Radio Control Flyers recent acquisition dedication new flying site Located 35 miles northeast Modesto north shore Woodland Reservoir expansive facility sports 600-foot paved runway ample parking room special activities future growth October 2 field dedicated name club member past president Ward Hendricks highly instrumental acquiring developing site dedication ceremony followed open house during public treated variety modeling demonstrations exhibitions Several spectators offered hands-on introduction RC through clubs innovative Try-to-Ry event utilizing trainer aircraft buddy box skills club president Ken Flora efforts Radio Control Flyers Inc acquiring new facility typical determination resourcefulness modelers District X faced loss use prominent facilities Crows Landing club pulled together quickly moved acquire new site Within weeks new site located negotiations land use agreement initiated Within few short months site development began Fundralsing achieved through sponsored donations club member assessments future site development continues through some truly innovative funding techniques Modesto Radio Control Flyers invite visit site youre area welcomes new members club Enjoying near-perfect year-round flying conditions District X host dozens hundreds world-class events events scheduled fall spring conditions optimum fall no exception addition 1993 Free Flight Worid Championships Lost Hills San Joaquin Valley central California site annual Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs Fall Festival Madera Unlimited Air Races Golden State Stunt Championships control line Precision Aerobatics much much small portion events activities planned throughout District CVRCS clubs Fall Festival capped 225 contestants once again maxed several applicants could accommodated two-day event club members kept winches going almost constantly times 30 sleek graceful sailplanes air seeking elusive thermals soaring max time smoke dust cleared Sunday Daryl Perkins Pasadena Soaring Society headed points list 2608 points Following final round top ten finishers competed three-minute precision round tlyoff Landing within inches dead center Scott Meader South Bay Soaring Society took first flyoff Record attendance achieved again year Madera Unlimited Air Race October 6-10 nearly enough space remaining months column event justice itll suffice say worldclass event premiering much aeromodelings leading technology Accolades go Miller/ Krohn Racing Team Kent McKenna Mike Helsel AVP John Krohn first second-place finish Unlimited Gold Class Until next time.keep em safe keep em flyn Model Aviation rict X VP Rich Hanson congratulates Modesto Radio Control Flyers Inc acquisition new flying site Aerial view Modesto Radio Control Flyers expansive Ward Hendricks Field near Modesto California Miller/Krohn team placed first second Gold Madera Unlimited Air Race 1993 USA team Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills CA U IJ L ml 1 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard L Seser 781 Lillodet Ct Lanconner WA 98257 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 holiday season almost upon us hope finds peace contentment Also would nice also found perfect gift either some special place nestled under tree Orville Brooks went down La Grande visit Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Meet August Since Bush Pilots very first District XI club reach Gold Level new club classification wanted award certificate during contest great pleasure make award very nice group modelers also great time watching contest talking number old friends making new ones super weather too hot too windy also arranged little airshow during lunch both days Saturday night very nice steak feed enjoyed listening Dick Hansen tell crowd could get involved socalled big-time Scale events skillsall need desire go out get involved does take time money required whatever CD Graham Hicks sent some nice photos taken Rob Jones First up shot CD club sparkplug Graham Hicks nicest people know Claude Tanner Claude builder lovely Maule modeled after taken great documentation shots Fortunately must have film camera particular day last picture Kurt Smiths Fleet great shot graceful bipe settling runway Bob Smurthwaite Grande Ronde contest nice talk Bob expressed desire sell model kit manufacturing setup would rather business stay Northwest interested becoming kit entrepreneur get touch Bob Right now involved flying car concept called Aviauto along Harvey Miller Rod Springer brought ducted-fan version Aviauto GR scale meet didnt see fly Whidhey Island R/C Society newsletter Wing-N-Ireditor Bill Sheily comes word about NAS Whidbey SealSky Fest 93 Due some cancellations star performers Air Show Navy requested WIRCS forprovide one-hour RC flight demo just prior show Despite late call WIRCS responded outstanding performances Tim Sparks Jim Bob Carpenter Don Belisle Wizard Aerial Comedy Ray Meyers Great PR work guys dont have pictures yet Bill Inman editor Rogue Eagles R/C Club newsletter reports Rogue Eagles Flyer Bill Giosi said Prestige Meet went like clockwork Have no idea won Trophy last year District X bunch managed coup made off Bill mentioned some members health problems Will Hanson heart attack followed stroke Will long-term recovery would appreciate hearing friends Bill also said Bob Bennett respiration problems required hospitalization back home probably workshop harassing Barbara Hope both gentlemen return fray soon Billings Flying Mustangs have new editor After 55 years editor Eric Hawkinson hung up eyeshade Eric has consistently best newsletter editors district since district has best newsletter editors makes him best nationally sorry press other things caused happen welcome Leland Schliep ranks keep clubs togetherthe newsletter editorsFrom first effort have following reported Dennis Winchell president about State Championship Race held Helena thought Dick Smith fastest Rossis course Dick found out need glue firewall fly good course Hmmm anyone get videotape Syd Russell edits SRAC newsletter recently noted tenth anniversary issue having lOs show up over newsletter too long ago Syd put together backwards sideways about disconnected MA story point no contributes some complain about product So gave food Boeing employees FF model flying club newsletter Andy Page Editor carried story Ed Lamb about third annual Quiet Riot 60 Acres Park north Redmond Quiet Riot sponsored three clubs SOBs BEFFMFC local Eagle Squadron Flying Aces Club format contest fun flying small rubber C02 Electric-powered models gliders 60 Acres small field suitable models kinds gas-powered ones excluded event well attended provided much-needed opportunity people fly small quiet free flight models malnly fun gather enjoy another different models year 32 enthusiasts got involved five Juniors weather very good drift being problem until Sunday afternoon both Keizer Club Salem RIC Pilots Assn comes news Duke Stanley Dupaquier passed away 19th August Duke longtime modeler much share always willing helped modelers always avid enthusiastic member fraternity Well miss Duke talks weve him members District talked about letter got John Worth raising questions about financial picture Academy As Finance Committee chairman wanted respond some parts letter JW seems claiming incumbent EVP Dave Brown mismanaging financial aspects AMA dont agree Dave has first EVP am aware really got involved financial workings AMA Next claim officers meeting auditor false Never happened What did happen auditor very busy didnt get around us early would have liked did found some bookkeeping practices accounting operations needed changed Some process being changed being worked before auditors report Number auditors list bringing accoounting department modem operation Another making accounting department chief center money control HQ operation wasnt started Council 1981 bookkeeping done hand Hardly changes have made since finally started using computers software chosen barely adequate never updated opinion accounting department brought up modem standards would have solved thr problems have faced over years Keeping track income outgo extremely important Never let said either JW someone knows hasnt lot political sense timing letter superb Make bunch unsupported statements cant easily reply maybe can steal election Because clubs involved Sequim Aeronauts/Olympic Eagles problem decided get involved insurance company am unable give total rundown Because material published talks about situation wanted share following Two clubs exist about 15 miles apart brand new few members older club allows newer club president use ham frequencies new club asks older club few frequencies older club refuses older club tries get charter newer club revoked simply because new club wants some frequencies use asked president older club establish committee members both clubs could find frequency sharing plan No plan found Using list frequencies use members older club shows two members older club use odd frequencies made out plan allowing older club continue use frequencies have using giving about 15 other non used frequencies newer club older club finds plan unacceptable have raised fuss youve read about Theres lawsuit intervenes * January 1994 149 Summary AMA Executive Council Meeting July 261993 Executive Cosncil Meeting Synopsis July 26 1993 meeting Executive Council held Muncie Indiana attendance Pres Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Dave Brown Exec Vice Pres Hamilton OH Dist VP Don Krafft Duxhury MA Dist III VP Bob Brown Bradford PA Dist IV VP Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA Dist V VP Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Dist VI VP Jim Sears Burgin KY Dist VII Pete Waters Northville MI Dist VIII VP Gene Hempel Garland TX Dist IX VP Russell Miller Carrington ND Dist X VP Richard Hanson Scottsdale AZ XI VP Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers Felix Gora Council Attomey meeting called order 910 am President Lowe body immediately met executive session consider personnel issues Following executive session brief recess Council reconvened following items addressed Due resignation Vince Mankowski Executive Director consideration given replacement After discussion moved seconded Bob Underwood hired Executive Director year motion carried Other items considered development contract salary minutes April meeting approved Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Jim McNeill District III Bob Brown incumbent Alfred Myers District VII Pete Waters incumbent William Oberdieck District XI Ed McCollough After discussion AMA finances modest dues increase moved membership categories new structure Category Youth Second Adult Senior Citizen Open Affiliate Old $14 $22 $30 $40 $20 New $15 $24 $32 $42 $22 An amendment above motion stated no 1994 dues income would used capital improvements Muncie facility Both motion amendment carried report Safety Committee approved thereby changing 1994 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code report Scholarship Committee presented Six Charles H Grant scholarships Nominating Committee report was approved 1993 amount $20500 approved list candidates included addition special scholarship granted memory Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator passed away during 1993 PADCOM Committee chairman Bob Brown gave report included information about various projects proposed Muncie Sports Development Group generally affirmed should cooperate group mutual benefit ie multiple-use facilities AMA property would used aeromodeling activities community activities discussion Ball Foundation grants indicated desire pursue source revenue Discussion usage philosophy Muncie facility indicated should embrace open door policy reasonable control preclude abuse vandalism etc discussion Visalia project drew no conclusions except affirm lack funds purchase property final decision project must made January 1994 discussion Nats structure future ensued generally agreed retain current Nats flavor trimmings provisional non-official events philosophy increased use volunteers non-paid expressed Council affirmed its commitment Texas 1994 Nats desire hold 1995 Nats Muncie additional facilities added through contributions other sources Additional business involved approval Superior Service awards Bill Saunders Howard Baldwin Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
Page Numbers: 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self help still wait manufacturers get bandwagoo provide us top value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable costs Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questionsThis question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA recommended 9OdBA-at-nine-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal goveruments countries involvedyou meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory such Scale installations mounting special-application aircraft light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraft cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32s can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council Meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose 4January1994 135 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr S President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Communications have recently accused some AMA failing communicate becoming secret society nature AMAs business organization such members have voice what difficulty providing mechanism allows everyone wants heard heard order meet need AMA organized form representative democracy Since possible assemble member place time choose representatives speak us Essentially function very much like Congress United States major difference nominations representatives comes directly membership large will first agree communication membership involvement total process important Thats function Most s business performed volunteers several thousand contribute some way process surely aware Council VP AVP Leader member arrangement must also aware contest boards multitudinous conmiittees contest directors etc part process AMA gives away over $80000 year worth free memberships help some way also must aware Model Aviation magazine National Newsletter district newsletters Cloud 9 publication etc also used inform members AMA Headquarters also fields thousands calls members has two FAX machines always has 1-800 numbers available members inquiries district holds district meetings hold national membership meeting year hold AVP meetings trade shows write thousands letters constituents spite accused some being secretive No circulate council agenda before meetings hold plebiscites conduct surveys once year publish minutes council meetings make financial records available anyone legitimate need have published financial statements years will see another soon ModelAviation have made current event videos give clubs VPs AVPs attend shows club meetings events much possible interface membership VP has budget help 12 VPs 100 AVPs provided CompuServe send Geoff Styles road constantly meet clubs help solve site problems have substantial PR budget tell world about aeromodeling have same problem Congress US has communicate very best ability make enlightened judgement get will never make everyone happy whole feel pretty darn good job yes now get little bit irritated people say dont communicate realize member has right voice opinion also realize vast majority could care less concemed about flying models having fun vocal minority want heard listen use input make judgement hope will best anyone has magic formula welding needs 170000 members responsive association would like hear Members may heard Council sessions am very formal person interest getting job done has never instance am aware member present Council meeting allowed voice opinions have always invited comment obvious interest subject under discussion have also added items agenda session real need member has enough interest business association attend session should allowed speak will always have oppottunity long am president election process defined By-Laws Any Open member may nominate office nominating committee consists eleven vice presidents executive vice president allowed place up three persons properly nominated Onto ballot office Write-in candidates allowed general election suppose could allow number candidates ballot would likelihood result runoffs times costs lots money present ballot included renewal mailing order save mailing costs suppose feeling Council composed evil persons concern self- perpetuation might conclude process very democratic fact remains however nominations come membership large therefore far less controlled situation governmental process am aware mechanism replace anyone Council membership wills Unfortunately receive very few nominations office think its another case dont care attitude membership Lawsuit often asked about SFA/AMA lawsuit have advised legal counsel discuss suit its litigation As know SPA sued AMA alleging number things AMA called mediation conference try settle meeting Texas June met failure due SPAs demand large cash settlement Unless SFA drops suit will probably go trial sometime next year have accused telling whole story about Vince Mankowskis resignation Executive Director Unfortunately some suspect worst instance some seem enjoy sensationalism accusation often reason fact remains Vince did resign personal private reasons fired personal reasons own business want know ask him AMA staff Muncie now up strength 50 persons feel functioning efficiently doing its job servicing membership has easy have some real quality people will help make s service its membership better better looking forward completing development facilities can realize its full potential closed 1993 membership year over 168000 members biggest year ever feel bodes well AIvIA modelers out belong no organization unity strength forward growth future next time FCC proposes changes might harm operations would help lot able speak voice half million members would Incidentally case didnt know call letters FCC produced response over half membership An outstanding show strength determination Good Stuff Dick Korda Flies again What fine tribute old man words spoken Dick Korda response commemorative contest held SAM 30 club Shelby Ohio August year old timers remember Dick Korda guy won Wakefield Internationals August 6 1939 flight 43 minutes 29 seconds Dick childhood hero helped iniluence decision make aviation carrier Dick now 70s hasnt flown model over 40 years built replica championship model flying against some best almost won Shelby 4 seconds shy first place finishing second What tribute airplane design technique AIVIA happy play small part honoring Dick event Mike Fulmer museum curator presented Dick AMA plaque commemorating event Mike has also secured Korda models museum As boy built two Dicks models lost 30-minute out-of-sight flight second lost after 7 minutes contest absolutely outstanding design So Dick AMA very proud aecomplishinents now hopefully recent success will followed others 4136 Model Aviation 4Dick Korda left Mike Fulmer Dick Korda commemorative Shelby Ohio Plaque presented Dick Korda Shelby Dick won Wakefield August 61939 time 4329 find myself difficult position writing column hand Executive Council rules prohibit using column campaign re-election yet opposition accusing us refusing reveal informationIn light recent questions being brought up opponent anything say will construed some campaigning Most charges being leveled AMA simply described crock fertilizer meeting alleged have occurred auditor simply never happened person spreading rumor knows didnt questions about Reston mortgage answered below person knows also look carefully audit will see got $256473 interest income 1992 far cry shoe box investment passbook savings accounts policy force came AMA Executive Council Yes borrowed some money short time 1992 again 1993 effectively borrowing own money back order leave money older longer term investments yield better interest Interest rates bad enough right now investor few areas printing facts can extremely detrimental organization legal arena other personnel area surely unique AMA common virtually businesses information print could either jeopardize litigation already involved could involve us litigation Please accept apologies delay publishing AMA financial information have decided print first four pages summary information 1992 audit done McGivern Associates AMA didnt receive until mid-September didnt get copy until few days later did barely receive time include last issue officers columns dropped last issue enable Nats coverage couldnt explain Last year didnt print rather offered send complete audit anyone wanted cost $5 per see September 1992 issue Model Aviation Ironically handful requests have opportunity analysis 1992 audit appears show everything order few things will obviously require explanation $635k allocation contingency reserve created majority paper loss $544k just paper loss still have money simply now part reserve have designated reserve stood $3940k end last year down $4305k previous year $820k expense fund remainder $lm SIR Armstead CL Speed accident settlement totaled approximately $1 3m $3940k feel comfortable saying something order $500k $800k may actually used settling claims past years significantly over-reserved potential liability reality $1 10k er above less $20k Scholarship allocation accurate assessment performance 1992 Fund accounting can create some strange situations dont fully understand example can have past have situations operating loss experienced year yet net worth increases substantially Another transaction certainly needs explanation mortgage Reston facility Please bear gets little complicated First originally very advantageous mortgage rate Reston property building through Crestar bank am pretty sure 3/4 prime rate balloon payment approximately $550k due 1992 could either pay off refinance prevailing rates paid off using some approximately $900k excess cash bad invested Crestar Investment Management Account IMA above amount necessary back Irrevocable Letters Credit ILC turn backed self-funded insurance programWe approx $27 million IMA pledged back $18 million ILC Paying off mortgage method didnt require use cash added benefit bringing colateralization ILCs line reality still some concerns regarding projected cash flow late fall 1993 arranged loan $550k Patriot bank secured building immediately put funds CDs same bank would mature fall 1993 giving us guaranteed availability cash needed might seem strange transaction first turns out good move meantime property has taken nose dive value doubt would secure note size now net cost about $5k ensure availability $550k isnt too bad deal footnote messed up didnt eliminate mortgage reduction fund $292k paid off Reston property wouldnt have changed bottom line would will move some assets restricted fund column unrestricted funds Another footnote will have take money Out investment year could drop out time havent yet decided should tell last year has cakewalk AMA terms its financial management would accurate statement either April 1992 controller Lynne Collins left pursue career great southwest dramatic impact ability function attempt reduce costs Vince Mankowski Executive Director opinion didnt really need controller decided simply put other employees charge bookkeeping department Somehow got downgraded accounting bookkeeping perspective investment management being done various investment services like CapitoLine etc McGivern Associates doing accounting left in-house needs bookkeeping least did opinion Making matters worse fact person put charge almost immediately went maternity leave Vince thought could work home could come office able say didnt work out would understatement day until about year later never received communications directly accounting department Prior talked two three times per week constantly complained wasnt being kept informed President Executive Council until April year 1993 finally hired true controller have great expectations ability year surviving has made life little difficult problems having timeliness financial reporting membership people must make financial decisions can traced situation Auditor usually starts audit May completes June early July year got audit September accounting system computer able keep 12 months open time therefore cant start inputting 1993 information computer until 1992 closed cant close until auditor has made adjustments has usually happened late May early June year couldnt close out 1992 until July could start put 1993 information know lack leadership accounting department made auditing process difficult year resulted delays other reasons know its tough year foregoing presented explanation excuse bottom line AMA 12-31-92 has assets $114 million has notes payable $16 million doesnt take rocket scientist figure out AMA far rocks desperate financial condition has rumored some people seem think spreading BS will enhance goals 1993 banner year AMA sees us about 1992 perhaps slightly up projections 1994 beyond improving trend due primarily projected reduction operating cost Muncie compared Reston As example Salaries budget 1994 should slightly less $14 million compared slightly $17 million actual expense reflected 1992 audit Unfortunately insurance kinds legal expenses continuing climb offsetting savings also going forced replace mainframe computer system 1984 vintage system will enable us better manage AMA hopefully further reduce operating costs ary1994 137 Its happened often over years AMA employee Ive lost count telling people work Academy almost always ask What AMA realize thats leading question could result receiving wide variety responses especially individuals less enamored Academy important question ask now have handout trade shows enumerates various services etc entitled 36 Reasons oint fall somewhere between Baskin-Robbins Heinz look list realize Academy much could Indeed has because serve opinion diverse memberships hobby/sport Modeling has multitude interests ability levels age groupings socialeconomic backgrounds other factor wish study Academy tries serve Often fall shortnot because dont care because resources axailable form personnel time money variety other factors affect focus least necessity address less-favorable aspects hobby sport As common areas life attacks come sides Certainly legitimate concerns expressed too often must focus items fostered problems interpretation rumors fact individuals avail themselves information through sources already place So often hear admonition dont care about politics stuff Ijust want fly have fun Golly subscribe Just point out lighter side fun consider following Wednesday PR Director Jay Mealy received call local Muncie club HOG 127 No talking flying pigswere referring Muncie Harley-Davidson chapter president group wondered whether next Sundays event some 150 bikes riders several state area could visit AMA site max half hour Jay said no problem set up informal airshow consisting son Chris himself yours truly What blast About 4pm 150 Harleys police escort rumbled view north end site Have ever heard 150 Harleys once Granted running low speed what sound half hour later completed show some 200 mature mostly couples very appreciative bikers What blast left check $300 site development badwe netted $10 minute demo about newest members Mr John E Owen pictured club field bright-eyed eager get business flying John sent along brief letter introduce himself Dear Mr Lowe Members Employees Academy Let start introducing myself name John Edison Owen born January 10 1993 father older brother both members AMA have asked father help letter because due procrastination am yet member Enclosed will find application check dues point allowance large spent local hobby shop have allowed yearly AMA dues father instructors Sonoran Desert Flyers have helpful hope ready solo soon Dad feels Dons articles importance using rudder have helpful improved flying skills havent said anything dont know what excited about because use rudder elevator turn bother ready move PT-40 25-year-old Ugly Sick fathers am hoping hand-me-down dad also has interesting engine called Morton M-5 Maybe Im good boy.Sincerely John H Owen know John going really enjoy hobby/sportjust soon hes able stand sit benefit anonymous hand back Incidentally read letter youve probably noticed made Freudian slip spelling described dads 25year-old model Welcome John AMA 492688 Yep Theres lighter side activity serious business side consider following Competition Regulations rule book will available hopefully first year Please note carrier 1994 membership card will contaln brief message indicating need return Headquarters free rule book will mailed bulk mail Additional copies will available through Supply Service $250 plus normal shipping handling charge Please reminded Competition Regulations contains information relative so-called rule book events individuals desiring information concerning fun flys fly-ins frequency information Safety Code general sanctioning information etc directed Membership Manual latter document mailed members clear plastic envelope along Supply Service catalog stickers after first year males locking car restaurant parking lot demanded money brandished gun Jay ran three shots fired 22 caliber gun bullets caught Jay back able continue restaurant received help Two young men quickly apprehended talked Jay next day sore both physically emotionally released hospital within 24 hours actually resumed duties championships bullet monitored movement prior returning home express profound concern Jays well being Additionally apologize representatives 35 other countries witness seamy side culture Hopefully incident did dampen spirits able enjoy rest competition visit United States have worked Bob Vojslavek both through modeling activities decade key AMA employee October 6th Bob underwent surgery consisting heart transplant appears going well know would appreciate cards letters suggest mail Headquarters will make certain receives promptly allowed phone calls flowers know join us wishing him speedy recovery also saddened have report PR Director Jay Mealy injured during recent free flight World Championships accosted three young Some 200 guests enjoy demonstration AMA site 138 Model Aviation Benson HOG Chapter 127 presents IOU got check mail $300 PR Director Jay Mealy 150 throbbing Harleys head back town tour pig roast John E Owen AMA 492688 Letter column space permits I--S Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 State Maine Scale Shootout Scale contest fly-in weather picture perfect field well groomed immaculate Most people outstanding An excellent weekend events RC Fun Scale RC Sportsman Expert comhined 19 contestants did outstanding joh flying As recall no damage done airplanes Saturday July 31 tome alrcraft judged statically field open flying Sunday August 1 remainder planes judged planes flown contest sponsored Portland Propsnappers Skystreakers Skystreakers field New Glouster Maine Ray Labonte CD assisted wife Rohin did superh job handling paperwork pictures fumished hy Mac MeGuffin Ma Dedaldan myself will show Cape Ann Auction June 15 1993 Cape Ann club held auction new concept idea auction off items owner wanted get rid donate money raised donated AMA goal raise $500 accomplished check $644 sent AMA As far know first auction type Cape Ann club commended its efforts took several pictures evening Murphy struck again several did come Out good enough print So will have imagine Hardy Prince appeared demonstrated scratch-built Curtiss Jr -scale 9-foot model powered 6 hp Kroaker motor Also Elliot Anderson ran four-cylinder 0S 320 engine Leader Club program Quinapoxet club has attained Leader Club status fourth club District congrats members appears some confusion about Leader Club program program AMA has recognize outstanding clubs meet criteria send paperwork meant detract other clubs leader type clubs area Video tapes two tapes wandering around District hopefully trying find way back sent out booth retumed know whereabouts please have returned titles Diamonds Sky Marvelous MiniaturesGrand Illusions promo tape * January1994 139 Jack Buckley starting P-47 son assists Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery ship Smiths raccoon greeting guests cookout Part flight line some contestants spectators Part judging lineup Harry Newman Dave Eisner Don Krafft Dick Carlsons vultee vindicator ou-i Scratch-built dope fabric powered ST 2500 Fun Scale winners L-R Peter Flanigan 2nd P-51D Bob Smith 1st Piper J-3 Bren Bailey 3rd Ultimate Biplane Sam DiNoto auctioning off kit Jim Connor assisting Sport Scale winners Charlie Nelson 1st Waco Jack Buckley 2nd P-47 Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery Ship F-u i Lg ElM i ieI t AMA plaque president Gary Dennison Associate Vice President Zip codes outlive area represented Deco Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstocn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes085 086 088 0891 Toot Brown 52 PW POCS Boo 2135 APOAE 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codes070-076 078 079 Vincoduliano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Point NY 1778 zip codestl7-119 Walt Gosry 622 Franklin Boolevard Absecon NJ 08201 -2717 zip CodesUO 08Z 083 Rap JuochEus 7 Evergreen Acenue Nec Hyde Pads NY 11040-3914 zip CodesO9O 081 100-l04 106 107 110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1885 Peotield Road Penlield NY 14526-1409 zip codeai40-147 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenan Latharn NY 121 10-2433 zip codeol2o-123 128 929 133-136o Terry Terrenolre 101 5mthtield Drive Endicotl NY 13760-4329 zip codeot3o-132 137-939 946 149 Woody Woodman 233 Longviern Drive Bayville NJ 08721-3116 zip cadsao77 8087 Frequency Coordinator Los SenIor 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13135-9507 am saddened announce deaths fellow northern New Jersey modelers George Gaydos Lou Phillips George always outstanding m CL Scale Lou RC Pattern Vintage trust will both enter perfect landing through gateway airfield Heaven Ron Farkas turns eastern Long Island AVP baton Vince Juliano Ron moved Fairfax Virginia due employment change always served district dedication during years AVP behalf AMA thank him wish him Godspeed future endeavors Vince comes board well qualified having promoted model aviation eastern Long Island years chairman consortium five clubs convinced Brookhaven Township make available flying site Further representing model aviation area another site Suffolk County retired school teacher club affiliations Cloud Dancers Long Island Sky Hawks Long Island Pattern Society privilege presenting Gold Medal Leader award Keystone RC Club Quakertown PA September 18 Bob Brown District II VP serving FAI Pylon Championships Jury ratulations KRC Joe Beshor Long Island Skyhawks AMA chartered club #860 have awarded Gold Leader Club status Under AMA Leader Club program club may qualify submitting official application demonstrated several areas good sportsmanship safety community service Skyhawks quarter-scale club well organized rents grass surface field Manorville New York Skyhawks participate activities such public air shows fun-flys technical presentations donations model magazines local libraries distribution award presented monthly membership meetings District II AVP Ron Farkas group photo shows Ron center club officers L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Gary Dennison President Mike Gross Treasurer second photo shows Ron left presenting Ron Farkas Skyhawks Leader Club Award L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Ron Farkas Dist II AVP Gary Dennison ce Gross Treasurer Rockland County Radio Control Club held its first annual Just Fun Fun-Fly July 28th turned out wonderful day multiclub get-together weather cooperated food plentiful importantly everybody having good time flying began around 10 am after participants registered airplanes inspected approximately 60 aircraft flight line flew managed return terra firma scratch Model aviation wonderful way develop long lasting friendships through common bond simple Fun-Fly like helps make new friends strengthens bonds exist result great hobby Rockland County Radio Control Club plans making annual event hopes everyone interested joins day great fun flying RCRC would like thank participated welcomes back next year Electric fun-fly anyone Burlington County RC Club held fourth annual Electric Fly July 10 North Burlington High School Impressive speed some flying wings sailplanes Bob Afflerback flew Dalotel Best Aerobatic Keith Shaws Michigan meet through Pattern maneuvers perfection Can believe B- 17 push stick four motors start same time Joe Beshar along smooth-flying White Electrician Old-Timer free flight models seemed adapt well Electric power climb glide flights Im sort partial Old-Timers Electrics seemed niche modelers unless quiet bothers August 15 Nassau Flyers hosted Giant Scale fly-in ideal day warm clear light winds national anthem sung Tommy Feiocco buzz activity followed Roy Jacobson flew Travelaire 4000 Al Gaudiosi P-51D Mustang 40 entries about 3000 spectators crowd just loved CDs very successful event Nick Capriotti Tommy Feiocco spoke entrants said would back again next year just great day Roy Juschkus L-R Tommy Felocco CD Frank Sarosy Nick Capriotti holding Travelaire 4000 Cedar Creek Park Nassau County NY Heres idea really worked well summer CJRCC Past Presidents night great success 35 years history represented past presidents able attend deli subs soda coffee provided lowcost highly worthwhile inducement great club turnout Stories way used abounded club has around few years event worth considering Later summer privileged witness annual Precision Aerobatics competition staged control line contingent Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC Wes de Cou found Giants fan Beth Godfrey Rosalia Salvador sitting very windy scorers table tallying contest results fellas flying jawboning enjoying some great burgers soda ERMAC event ably directed Bill Lindemann seen enjoying soda talking District II VP Joe Beshar women support men support model airplane hobby important participants club activities During travels around central New Jersey found Marguerite Gargiulo receiving Gold Leader Club award along entire membership Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC Marguerite prime mover clubs effort win award acting recordkeeper event organizer head cheerleader.anything necessary assure process kept moving During award ceremony club members mentioned evening largely result Marguerites untiring efforts Wes de Cou 140 Model Aviation awks Leader Club Award L Ron Farkas Dist II AVP R Gary Dennison president Joe Beshars B-17 Bob Afflerback Dalotel WattsUpsceneat Bob I%opskl North Burlington planes rigged High School field days flying Wolit Geary Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win four-channel radio Deadline entries December31 1993 TLi4iuuu1IkbE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive P0 Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Muncie Donations few months ago club received prospectus AMA Headquarters asking donations national site Muncie Indiana plea essential growth national site because AMA Council voted allow membership dues spent physical development Muncie during 1994 special thank extended clubs have already extended various size donations unique idea generated Keystone RIG Club could produce sizable donation ctub.heres works KRC Electric Fly donated product raffled raffle ticket sales donated flying-site fund Couldnt next function meet. better yet club meeting Any donation national site will benefit individual member Thanks again KRC great idea Positive Publicity Positive local publicity sure way educate public benefits model aviation apparent clubs active within community have few flying-site problems Charlie Fries sent great article Carlisle Sentinel pertaining Capitol Area Flyers Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania informative newspaper article provided positive focus club something like club call local newspaper usually needed Fun-Fly Activity Round Top Park Athens Pennsylvania site Valley RIG Annual Fun Fly Contest Forty-eight entrants Canada Connecticut Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania enjoyed weekends frivolity Awards prizes numerous although doubt expressed significance Stop Sign award presented Dave Baron Dan Luchaco provided picture winners Another interesting Fun-Fly event held Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania first AMA-sanctioned event club members went Out clean up fields contest day club built new pavilion two pictures below exemplify hard work Eastern Championships AAA current military base closing certainly conducive maintaining flying sites Unfortunately Eastern States Championships AAA canceled due unwillingness Navy Warminister facility breakdown communication led several contestants being notified cancellation Apologies Delaware Valley Federation Academy expressed Hopefully contest 47 years will lost may interested knowing Geoff Styles attempting coordinate effort will allow sites like used government bureaucracy will provide great challenge him Vote As mentioned last months column have choice representative AMA Council statements candidate listed Model Aviation official ballot Please understand campaign statements vote accordingly vote does count .make sure yours Shows As winter months set club activity sometimes seems wane lack good flying weather mall show can utilized increase club participation also provide worthwhile public relations Material assist effort available Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters mall show booth also available upon request local Associate Vice President Vice President Examples activity shown pictures Carlisle Airomodelers sent Glenn Love January1994 141 Contestants Valley RC Club Fun-Fly Long shot Carlisle Mall Show Heres great mall display New pavilion Balsa Busters club field Contestants club members first Balsa Busters Fun-Fly Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Free Flight past have mentioned free flight alive well District IV reason availability several sites permit Category III flyingThere site south Cuckoo Virginia prime example site situation major difference site hear much across country lack sites need possibly purchase site true categories aeromodeling just free flight fact free flight does take room other categories sufficient just able fly over given amount land must have ability traverse land model recovery need site quite large such acreage easily come East led William Saunders what few sport thing really needed Bill took considerable step purchasing tract land primary thought developing land free flight site usable other activities Much additional clearing has done site becoming very important location competition Several meets year now held site latest contest held August saw over 60 contestants spend two days great weather flying just about everything book couple extra events such pre-World-War-II Wakefield Bill provides site also acts contest director events ably assisted several others promotion active sponsorship sport should never go recognition pleased present Bill Superior Service Award Academy acknowledge appreciation effort involved free flight note meet held site should make very effort make trip Cuckoo Support Bill Saunders efforts behalf Competition Fun-Fly National Competition Fun-Fly Association Championships held Labor Day weekend Raleigh Aeromasters Field Youngsville North Carolina very well-run event ceremony goes make important occasion will material submitted article appear Model Aviation providing coverage of activity interim congratulations should go out club especially RAM president Dave Norris event director Gary Harris codirector Robert Vess others contributing its success sponsors will noted article Competition Fun-Fly Association rules quite different AMA rule book fun-fly also local event rules aircraft very specialized events require skill quick reflexes days competition full continuous activity scheduled area drop just might get hooked Raleigh Aeromasrers involved aeromodeling community activities has resulted club being selected Academy Model Aeronautics Gold Leader Club award presented club president during ceremonies contest Congratulations go clubs District IV have attained Leader Club status Flying Sites Several clubs area well way toward getting new sites Some private property others public lands such landfills brought attention over weekend club runs problem such should contact can contact AMA headquarters assistance club question approval obtain flying site landfill went far have paved runway site provided county concerned possibility some members county board think field use fact has no flying site seems officials concerned want club operate site great no problem far goes kicker want someone times flying can take place site open comers impossible situation no way club can operate manner since safety especially would risk also problem providing someone monitor site fulltime ability check insurance coverage other requirements individuals members club Club membership mandatory requirement operating specified club hours established safety rules way go clubs operate public land checks made individuals entering property site Huntersville North Carolina example Everyone using property required AMA member must pay fee use site annual fee also daily fee non clubmembers equitable situation acceptable Contact Academy club has such problem can provided legal response personal visit go talk officials necessary wait until lost Appreciation Richmond Area Radio Control Club received letter appreciation Department Aviation Commonwealth Virginia part letter addressed Bud Adams reads wanted thank other members Richmond Area Radio Control Club RARCC terrific display static flying aircraft brought Flight Day 1993 Virginia Aviation Museum letter signed Betty P Wilson Aerospace Education Specialist example outstanding community service enhances position club Congratulations RARCC fine participation Model Aviation i 1 [e U 14 i0J [v32]Ut — Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeilI Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3638 Ranchweod Rd Odande FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pempene Dr Pensaceic FL 32514 Wtlhetmina Cirihase saoe Arber Place Knoeclile TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibeonten FL 33534 Goatees Dlaz 1483 Ashierd Ave #701 Cendade PR 50917 James M Edwards ass Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38652 Ken Hensel 8833 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Themlee Dr N C5erleeton Sc 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Reed Mebjie AL 36605 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerleil Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 9ev 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oreve Blvd Facama City 6each FL32408 George Perrymas 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ave Saidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1500 Sycamere Mencheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bureis Fields Sue 1503 Strickland Rd lnieriavhen FL 32148 Phene 190d1 684-2517 Ziggy Ziegenbein Decatur Georgia important contest director Atlanta area does something else important too Ziggy wife have already raised six children adopted So now have adopted six Argentina doing missionary work orphanage brought home six wonderful little human beings have now 21/2 years L-R standing Vanesa 12 Gabi 14 Man 9 Kneeling Veronica 1flV Csrl 7V Curs 9t i standing tront ot Mart ts Sig 4 Star t2tJ Saito 120 it doesnt look too important picture Youre something Ziggy. first arrived spoke no English Gail Jacobson District V Radio Control Racing Contest Board Representative has served effectively well years post Currently some controversy over replacement 15 engine 40size engine RC Pylon Racing Gail has contacted phone letter matter agree him room both events racing contest After 1993 15 displacement event can run time contest subject pleasure CD can run provisionally Another point Gail has made agree again generally decisions effecting various racing events best made handled RC Racing Contest Board itself AMA Council What think Okay heres surprise century Nashville airport Heres DC-8 front couple DC-9s another DC-8 full people ready take off watt Somebody got behind DC-8 either giant monster DC-8 got smaller Actually model anyone inside theyll have get out Sorry folks aint real Dan Fry 81-inch-long model could have fooled Dans model has two K&B 40 engines weighs 10 pounds took three months build scratch Peachy model plane Recently Mississippi Coast Radio Control Club held its 3rd Annual Mall Show Raffle pictured below Show Chairman Ben ivoertwener presenting $300 check Miss Sandy Dickerson Director Mississippi Easter Seal Society Society sent Michael Agardi represent child left club donated money honor Mr Ed Jackett succumbed cancer March 7 year right lower Dick Stamms model showing ravages 1969 hurricane Camille worst hurricane hit US century Club President Jim Fields provided picture Thanks Jim above linan Mettn Jr about tauncn Free Flight P-30 recent Florida FF Championships Jack Stafford Orlando showing Brian rising hot air thermals might lurking atmosphere Brians father Brian Sr wrote nice letter asked opinion Free Eight Builder Model rule suggests Juniors allowed fly model built someone else might become interested involved Having FF life Brian humbly disagree rule better left like Enterprise Alabama Wiregrass Radio Control Club its semi-annual Fun-Fly two weeks ago Club President Contest Director Ken Blackwell wants meet winners Above L-R Chris Hunt Marty Martin Mike Hipwell Darrel Dunkelbirger Richard Dozier Garland Sullivan Kneeling Alex Perez Scott Rickenbacker Scott says Capn Eddys direct descendants Some prizes included free gift certificates friendly neiehborhood hobby shop Sanford Sun Flyers secretary Mark Geisler Winter Springs Florida wants know clubs first Anniversary Picnic Fun-Fly huge success 30 members 20 spectators Marks wife Carol did cooking snap above busy pit area everybody having ball Tom Presley Chuck Rabette big winners go Montgomery occasionally visit Radio Aero Modelers below picture Luther Moore scratch-built Jaeger airplane very high quality As recall picture taken friend Cecil Park Montgomery Thanks Cecil. ary 1994 143 U I] [ SUE 11 J01 bE Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Veins IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Did miss column last month forgot tell would Nats issue dont have column However have catch up lets get rainy weather finally broke enough district yours truly could get out some district events started out month August back Lawrenceville IL start LSF nationals first day event laid hack featured hand-tow event caught off guard didnt know hand-tow event exists soaring events Boy ever impressed what could fast runner other end line launch almost like coming off winch launch clicked right chatted some nice folks including Bob Champine wife Gloria hope got names right Anyway Bob timing two flights before could anything discourage him great time timing coaching him during flights hope didnt screw him up too much left LSF event early enough Id have enough time drop club field Robinson Illinois just north LSF meet always like drop unannounced hot am always out cant time worked out well though couple fellas field great time chatting both little second weekend found two events first event hosted Lexington MAC annual IMAA fly-in has grown quite show local visitors though local club just up road never seem get time visit field pleasant surprise see growth event has see proceeds event passed Dream Factory Anyway really enjoyed stay event Although didnt take much time talk local members did get some socializing bunch folks background let LMAC guys thing keeping things running smoothly guests took off Indianapolis Sunday Indy RC South fly-in American Diabetes Association another great day event crowd showed up prove lot good flying going include such things demo flights some Combat just plain old hamming-it-up flying As goal year club trying hit least four thousand dollars end event magic number met time hat off both clubs clubs out also have charity events events usually great public service give modeling good name after two trips found Cheetah eaten its camshaft enough early warnings monitoring also sent oil analysis Alas ground old bird mend jts wounds before could make further jaunts District VL ended chances trips further reaches District VI Id planned August September engine pretty well trashed inside Oh bill came Whew couldve done lot model building money gave mechanics Still need old bird make trips out see long run worth Since Cheetah down during Labor Day borrowed wifes car go Muncie AMA FF Nats Flying Aces represented well Society Antique Modelers can tell big event free fighters spread over Muncie site day was just type day would dream too air sort calm thermals sunny warm As usual spent day gabbing also took some time watch some flying personally enjoyed Flying Aces flying watch miniature WW II fighter cruising across sky like line thrilling also Peanut Cubs just flitted everywhere got real kick out watched some antiques RC-assisted flight thats way go am purist would hate losing fine old ships have some own play know enjoyment having head thermal after power shut down Its great fun Anyway day wound down decided head home long drive back thing Id like mention before go fly major FF events used using motor bikes great see being used sometimes wonder rider watching hes going strong potential accidents Use care Im let discuss another thing heard about FF Nats garden intruded bike fact FF guys nerve ask elderly neighbor could climb top house look model could believe ears tears fear Jay Mealys intervention led resolution neighbors concem fairness must report free fighters group aghast actions two took up substantial collection repair damage Executive Council decided buy land future aeromodeling decided have enough land free flight events site big some have flown its quite workable better part world must remember neighbors also have rights insure longevity Muncie must respect rights pieces just bigger take longer deal modeling experience has really helped lot Speaking modelingI intend build new ship winter older stuff beginning show some wear see Terra Haute R/C Club has become newest Gold Leader Clubs Lets give warm congrats ajob well done club Ive known since days AVP Ive found very active club throughout years just thing chose tube involved Terra Haute isnt itself newsletters get several districts clubs going after gold hat off about photo shown below comes John Rawlings St Peters Missouri Tom Ramsey holding Spitfire look-alike thats powered cobalt 25 motor swings 13 x 8 prop using 14 cells Ill bet goes pretty well thought cute Its photo Kenny Kerns four grandsons watching him fly model kind reminded some stories Ive read about pilots did same thing full-size alrports before day finally came could fly hope seeing some future modelers picture next few weekends uneventful Since use Cheetah much get around other things fill time Thats OK since allowed some time RV-6A almost have wings ready jig have never around full size building project its almost like model building 144 Model Aviation gh now. owa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 31 3-437-42 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Mass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its first week October weather definitely getting winter looking weekend will see first local swap meets being Indian Citys flying sessions tapering off expect crowded events get meet chew over items concern placing faces names voices often surprise Look up meets winter hope Michigan area visiting Brillion November Executive Council meeting permitting Milwaukee too have twice date clashes meetings shall know next EC Meeting October Winter activities different summer ones climates sure help keep modeling alive kicking us New models engines such plus haggling over what want sell makes day shoot past new year hovering near future also means new officers run clubs associations modelers small percentage membership grease wheels keep clubs ticking have given lot thought clubs run have stated several times privilege belong club right covered pay dues believe everyone club has contribute have list committees describe objectives suggested number members wish have copy list send stamped self-addressed envelope So volunteers now looking after clubs wholehearted thanks you send photos officers will delighted use column way get news clubs through newsletters get month have never run count now read day place ones need look again briefcase editors special individuals provide lifeline clubs need lots help clubmates make task easier quality contents newsletters superh make use other clubs contents AMAs national summer visited several flying sessions usually way back work. managed get local Giant fly-in variety models impressive also impressed loudness engines Darned wasnt annoying heavy-metal designs flew sounded impressive isnt time consider level sound important realism flight Another situation caused concern demonstration flying models allowed fly directly flight line usually during some aerobatic maneuver like rolling circle flat eight Models should allowed fly directly flight line unless way way out margin safety some problem radio airframe will practically zero unless its flight pattern designed provide safety distance New officers new members new rules new flying fields new activities part being club Remember field need club Plan everything can keep develop flying sites AMA has materials help other subjects its availablefree ary1994 145 Keith Anderson Northfield MN Goldberg Cub floats made necessary wet summer flooded nearby bean field Bill McMathRCCD way backi 0-500 racer ham too Mrs Jim Pries volunteer cook Third Annual Harold Lynch Fly-In Ed Sieh contemplating first delicious bite brat hand Gavin mike Radio Control Club Detroit RCCD Scale Classic 1993 Mr Bill Stranahan Lockheed Sirius done Charles Lindbergh colors Bill likes unusual subjects excellent craftsman Radio Control Club Detroit Q-500 winners uding 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 ispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 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 Humble Texas Jetero Radio Control Club Humble Texas celebrated its first annual Big Bird Fly-In conjunction airshow raffle held two tickets Southwest Airlines flying lessons Aviation Services proceeds raffle benefit Humble Area Beautiful Committee John OBrian won Best Show Polikarpov P02 Russian biplane John has reputation building beautiful models Tom Street contest director Chuck Elsey codirecror event Tom indicated new field donated model airport Atascocita Landfill Recycling Facility twice large the club formerly used 10000 yards dirt brought Atascocita Landfill mnway along heavy equipment level site planting grass seed What deal sprinlder system planned installed near future club has added about 6000 square feet covered area has about 120 members support type operation Jetero RC club larger clubs Houston area wish thank Jetero RC club generous hospitality look forward making again next year Street Johnnie Smith presenting plaque Al Evans Time Effort Jetero R/G Club Al 78 years young Congratulations Al Johnnie Smith Tom Street Gene Hempel District VIII VP trying figure out rain going stop Johnnie Smith presenting Club Appreciation Plaque Richard Senger Waste Management Site Manager Rodney Smith Waste Management Community Relations Manager what club would dream have working relationship large corporation such Waste Management help develop flying site Gene Dobesh Houston TX prepares Lawnmower some grass- cutting chores what really call Re mote-Controlled Lawn mower Perfect setting smooth cut Left right Gene Hempel District VIII VP Johnnie Smith Tom Street Richard Senger Rodney Smith Clyde Brothers AVP Left right standing members workers supported Jetero RC Club Grand opening Bill Moore treasurer Larry Wyatt impound Clyde Brothers District VIII AVP Steve Behrends club VP Horrace Cain gopher Tom Street CD Johnnie Smith club president Shannon Kielber newsletter editor Al Evans backbone club Sitting Gail Longell Becky Speck maintaining registration Tom Street Contest Director event displaying stable models Jerry Rivard Glasair 146 Model Aviation ones Dallas TX displaying beautiful AT-6 JW just keeps adding goodies model enhance its appearance After delicious barbecue dinner Saturday night entertainment furnished Cool Water Country Western band great time Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska reported AVP Jack Sibert Lincoln Sky Knights RC club held two-day Pattern competition July 10th 11th meet drew 25 pilots six states competed six AMA Pattern classes following list first place winner class Novice Gary Neill Lincoln NE Sportsman Wayne Sabatka Kansas City MO Advanced Orland McKee Raytown MO MastersBob Pastorello El Reno OK PAlCharley Reed Raytown MO RC Fun ScaleJeny Cheney Bloomfield IA Contest director event Dennis Manning High winds heavy rain did dampen spirit pilots attendance News Colorado reported Jim Shaw morning started out cloud sight looked like start perfect day What better way Dream Flight 34 special persons Colorado Easter Seals camp high Colorado Rockies looking forward special day break bonds earth fly Meanwhile down sleepy little town Arvada Colorado group 120 active modelers getting ready greet special guests large 20-by-40-foot tent set up anticipation hot sun models air show well trainer aircraft afternoon session being readied campers Colorado National Guard Buckely Field warming up Cobra gunship donated busses way up mountains pick up campers flying site master chef Joe Vella helpers busy setting up field kitchen cook hot dogs prepare soft drinks extras noon meal campers arrived 10 am Cobra arrived 1015 delight everyone 1030 air show started bang 20 aircraft readied flying included PIG Plastic Pilot jumping Astro Hog eighteen small paratroopers jumping Islander five large Scale aircraft smokers helicopter being put through paces turned out great airshow crowd enjoyed part routines After airshow lunch provided everyone present After lunch real excitement began Club members 12 trainers buddy system ready campers After fiveminute lesson camper presented Honorary Certificate Flight along Polaroid picture front Cobra gunship big thank-you city Arvada naming 31st July Dream Flight day business community its support donating food busses tents news media did cover event photos proof great time campers having flying event Note VP Congratulations Arvada Associated Modelers Gold AMA club District IX Hats off job well done ary 1994 147 Kelly Smith receiving pilot certificate Inspecting Cobra gunship contest Heather Morrow receiving pilot certificate Joe Vella chief cook airshow Lisa unn iiyirig Lou uuuuy UUA Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajes HI 96701 Howard Baldwin #L-500 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95626 Darwin Barrie 8252 5 Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lace Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608-1828 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 1290t E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District X hosts 1993 Free Right World Championships Located southwest corner San Joaquin Valley central California world famous Lost Hills free flight facility recent site FM international competition Octoher 4-9 thirty countries two hundred competitors participated event competing class FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber FIC Power Conducting event magnitude requires coordination cooperation individuals organizations Through cooperative efforts AMA National Free Right Society Southern California Aero Team SCAT 1993 Free Right World Championships resounding success District X wishes thank dozens volunteer workers selflessly gave time energy expertise conducting contest coordinating special activities overwhelmingly contributed success event special thanks extended tremendous efforts Bill Hartill Contest Director Bob Waterman NFFS President Chip Smith Jay Mealy AMA competition staff very special thanks also extended Bill Bogart president members Southern California Aero Team contribution countless man-hours hard work Congratulations members USA FM Free Right Team achieving top honors world competition District Xs own Randy Archer reigning FiC World Champion made two row once again taking gold FiC Power event Congratulations competitors Before leaving topic free flight would like welcome congratulate Doug Galbreath Davis California newest member District X staff appointee Free Right Contest Board recent polling District X free flight Leader Members Doug elected represent District contest board filling vacancy created resignation Joe Noreross last spring would also like thank other candidates Steve Geraghty Los Gatos California Roger Coleman Long Beach California participating selection three candidates extremely knowledgeable dedicated free fighters selection single representative exceedingly difficult Leader Members polled expressed equal endorsement three heartfelt thanks goes out free flight Leader Members assisting selection process Congratulations also order Modesto Radio Control Flyers recent acquisition dedication new flying site Located 35 miles northeast Modesto north shore Woodland Reservoir expansive facility sports 600-foot paved runway ample parking room special activities future growth October 2 field dedicated name club member past president Ward Hendricks highly instrumental acquiring developing site dedication ceremony followed open house during public treated variety modeling demonstrations exhibitions Several spectators offered hands-on introduction RC through clubs innovative Try-to-Ry event utilizing trainer aircraft buddy box skills club president Ken Flora efforts Radio Control Flyers Inc acquiring new facility typical determination resourcefulness modelers District X faced loss use prominent facilities Crows Landing club pulled together quickly moved acquire new site Within weeks new site located negotiations land use agreement initiated Within few short months site development began Fundralsing achieved through sponsored donations club member assessments future site development continues through some truly innovative funding techniques Modesto Radio Control Flyers invite visit site youre area welcomes new members club Enjoying near-perfect year-round flying conditions District X host dozens hundreds world-class events events scheduled fall spring conditions optimum fall no exception addition 1993 Free Flight Worid Championships Lost Hills San Joaquin Valley central California site annual Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs Fall Festival Madera Unlimited Air Races Golden State Stunt Championships control line Precision Aerobatics much much small portion events activities planned throughout District CVRCS clubs Fall Festival capped 225 contestants once again maxed several applicants could accommodated two-day event club members kept winches going almost constantly times 30 sleek graceful sailplanes air seeking elusive thermals soaring max time smoke dust cleared Sunday Daryl Perkins Pasadena Soaring Society headed points list 2608 points Following final round top ten finishers competed three-minute precision round tlyoff Landing within inches dead center Scott Meader South Bay Soaring Society took first flyoff Record attendance achieved again year Madera Unlimited Air Race October 6-10 nearly enough space remaining months column event justice itll suffice say worldclass event premiering much aeromodelings leading technology Accolades go Miller/ Krohn Racing Team Kent McKenna Mike Helsel AVP John Krohn first second-place finish Unlimited Gold Class Until next time.keep em safe keep em flyn Model Aviation rict X VP Rich Hanson congratulates Modesto Radio Control Flyers Inc acquisition new flying site Aerial view Modesto Radio Control Flyers expansive Ward Hendricks Field near Modesto California Miller/Krohn team placed first second Gold Madera Unlimited Air Race 1993 USA team Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills CA U IJ L ml 1 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard L Seser 781 Lillodet Ct Lanconner WA 98257 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 holiday season almost upon us hope finds peace contentment Also would nice also found perfect gift either some special place nestled under tree Orville Brooks went down La Grande visit Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Meet August Since Bush Pilots very first District XI club reach Gold Level new club classification wanted award certificate during contest great pleasure make award very nice group modelers also great time watching contest talking number old friends making new ones super weather too hot too windy also arranged little airshow during lunch both days Saturday night very nice steak feed enjoyed listening Dick Hansen tell crowd could get involved socalled big-time Scale events skillsall need desire go out get involved does take time money required whatever CD Graham Hicks sent some nice photos taken Rob Jones First up shot CD club sparkplug Graham Hicks nicest people know Claude Tanner Claude builder lovely Maule modeled after taken great documentation shots Fortunately must have film camera particular day last picture Kurt Smiths Fleet great shot graceful bipe settling runway Bob Smurthwaite Grande Ronde contest nice talk Bob expressed desire sell model kit manufacturing setup would rather business stay Northwest interested becoming kit entrepreneur get touch Bob Right now involved flying car concept called Aviauto along Harvey Miller Rod Springer brought ducted-fan version Aviauto GR scale meet didnt see fly Whidhey Island R/C Society newsletter Wing-N-Ireditor Bill Sheily comes word about NAS Whidbey SealSky Fest 93 Due some cancellations star performers Air Show Navy requested WIRCS forprovide one-hour RC flight demo just prior show Despite late call WIRCS responded outstanding performances Tim Sparks Jim Bob Carpenter Don Belisle Wizard Aerial Comedy Ray Meyers Great PR work guys dont have pictures yet Bill Inman editor Rogue Eagles R/C Club newsletter reports Rogue Eagles Flyer Bill Giosi said Prestige Meet went like clockwork Have no idea won Trophy last year District X bunch managed coup made off Bill mentioned some members health problems Will Hanson heart attack followed stroke Will long-term recovery would appreciate hearing friends Bill also said Bob Bennett respiration problems required hospitalization back home probably workshop harassing Barbara Hope both gentlemen return fray soon Billings Flying Mustangs have new editor After 55 years editor Eric Hawkinson hung up eyeshade Eric has consistently best newsletter editors district since district has best newsletter editors makes him best nationally sorry press other things caused happen welcome Leland Schliep ranks keep clubs togetherthe newsletter editorsFrom first effort have following reported Dennis Winchell president about State Championship Race held Helena thought Dick Smith fastest Rossis course Dick found out need glue firewall fly good course Hmmm anyone get videotape Syd Russell edits SRAC newsletter recently noted tenth anniversary issue having lOs show up over newsletter too long ago Syd put together backwards sideways about disconnected MA story point no contributes some complain about product So gave food Boeing employees FF model flying club newsletter Andy Page Editor carried story Ed Lamb about third annual Quiet Riot 60 Acres Park north Redmond Quiet Riot sponsored three clubs SOBs BEFFMFC local Eagle Squadron Flying Aces Club format contest fun flying small rubber C02 Electric-powered models gliders 60 Acres small field suitable models kinds gas-powered ones excluded event well attended provided much-needed opportunity people fly small quiet free flight models malnly fun gather enjoy another different models year 32 enthusiasts got involved five Juniors weather very good drift being problem until Sunday afternoon both Keizer Club Salem RIC Pilots Assn comes news Duke Stanley Dupaquier passed away 19th August Duke longtime modeler much share always willing helped modelers always avid enthusiastic member fraternity Well miss Duke talks weve him members District talked about letter got John Worth raising questions about financial picture Academy As Finance Committee chairman wanted respond some parts letter JW seems claiming incumbent EVP Dave Brown mismanaging financial aspects AMA dont agree Dave has first EVP am aware really got involved financial workings AMA Next claim officers meeting auditor false Never happened What did happen auditor very busy didnt get around us early would have liked did found some bookkeeping practices accounting operations needed changed Some process being changed being worked before auditors report Number auditors list bringing accoounting department modem operation Another making accounting department chief center money control HQ operation wasnt started Council 1981 bookkeeping done hand Hardly changes have made since finally started using computers software chosen barely adequate never updated opinion accounting department brought up modem standards would have solved thr problems have faced over years Keeping track income outgo extremely important Never let said either JW someone knows hasnt lot political sense timing letter superb Make bunch unsupported statements cant easily reply maybe can steal election Because clubs involved Sequim Aeronauts/Olympic Eagles problem decided get involved insurance company am unable give total rundown Because material published talks about situation wanted share following Two clubs exist about 15 miles apart brand new few members older club allows newer club president use ham frequencies new club asks older club few frequencies older club refuses older club tries get charter newer club revoked simply because new club wants some frequencies use asked president older club establish committee members both clubs could find frequency sharing plan No plan found Using list frequencies use members older club shows two members older club use odd frequencies made out plan allowing older club continue use frequencies have using giving about 15 other non used frequencies newer club older club finds plan unacceptable have raised fuss youve read about Theres lawsuit intervenes * January 1994 149 Summary AMA Executive Council Meeting July 261993 Executive Cosncil Meeting Synopsis July 26 1993 meeting Executive Council held Muncie Indiana attendance Pres Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Dave Brown Exec Vice Pres Hamilton OH Dist VP Don Krafft Duxhury MA Dist III VP Bob Brown Bradford PA Dist IV VP Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA Dist V VP Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Dist VI VP Jim Sears Burgin KY Dist VII Pete Waters Northville MI Dist VIII VP Gene Hempel Garland TX Dist IX VP Russell Miller Carrington ND Dist X VP Richard Hanson Scottsdale AZ XI VP Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers Felix Gora Council Attomey meeting called order 910 am President Lowe body immediately met executive session consider personnel issues Following executive session brief recess Council reconvened following items addressed Due resignation Vince Mankowski Executive Director consideration given replacement After discussion moved seconded Bob Underwood hired Executive Director year motion carried Other items considered development contract salary minutes April meeting approved Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Jim McNeill District III Bob Brown incumbent Alfred Myers District VII Pete Waters incumbent William Oberdieck District XI Ed McCollough After discussion AMA finances modest dues increase moved membership categories new structure Category Youth Second Adult Senior Citizen Open Affiliate Old $14 $22 $30 $40 $20 New $15 $24 $32 $42 $22 An amendment above motion stated no 1994 dues income would used capital improvements Muncie facility Both motion amendment carried report Safety Committee approved thereby changing 1994 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code report Scholarship Committee presented Six Charles H Grant scholarships Nominating Committee report was approved 1993 amount $20500 approved list candidates included addition special scholarship granted memory Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator passed away during 1993 PADCOM Committee chairman Bob Brown gave report included information about various projects proposed Muncie Sports Development Group generally affirmed should cooperate group mutual benefit ie multiple-use facilities AMA property would used aeromodeling activities community activities discussion Ball Foundation grants indicated desire pursue source revenue Discussion usage philosophy Muncie facility indicated should embrace open door policy reasonable control preclude abuse vandalism etc discussion Visalia project drew no conclusions except affirm lack funds purchase property final decision project must made January 1994 discussion Nats structure future ensued generally agreed retain current Nats flavor trimmings provisional non-official events philosophy increased use volunteers non-paid expressed Council affirmed its commitment Texas 1994 Nats desire hold 1995 Nats Muncie additional facilities added through contributions other sources Additional business involved approval Superior Service awards Bill Saunders Howard Baldwin Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
Page Numbers: 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self help still wait manufacturers get bandwagoo provide us top value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable costs Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questionsThis question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA recommended 9OdBA-at-nine-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal goveruments countries involvedyou meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory such Scale installations mounting special-application aircraft light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraft cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32s can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council Meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose 4January1994 135 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr S President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Communications have recently accused some AMA failing communicate becoming secret society nature AMAs business organization such members have voice what difficulty providing mechanism allows everyone wants heard heard order meet need AMA organized form representative democracy Since possible assemble member place time choose representatives speak us Essentially function very much like Congress United States major difference nominations representatives comes directly membership large will first agree communication membership involvement total process important Thats function Most s business performed volunteers several thousand contribute some way process surely aware Council VP AVP Leader member arrangement must also aware contest boards multitudinous conmiittees contest directors etc part process AMA gives away over $80000 year worth free memberships help some way also must aware Model Aviation magazine National Newsletter district newsletters Cloud 9 publication etc also used inform members AMA Headquarters also fields thousands calls members has two FAX machines always has 1-800 numbers available members inquiries district holds district meetings hold national membership meeting year hold AVP meetings trade shows write thousands letters constituents spite accused some being secretive No circulate council agenda before meetings hold plebiscites conduct surveys once year publish minutes council meetings make financial records available anyone legitimate need have published financial statements years will see another soon ModelAviation have made current event videos give clubs VPs AVPs attend shows club meetings events much possible interface membership VP has budget help 12 VPs 100 AVPs provided CompuServe send Geoff Styles road constantly meet clubs help solve site problems have substantial PR budget tell world about aeromodeling have same problem Congress US has communicate very best ability make enlightened judgement get will never make everyone happy whole feel pretty darn good job yes now get little bit irritated people say dont communicate realize member has right voice opinion also realize vast majority could care less concemed about flying models having fun vocal minority want heard listen use input make judgement hope will best anyone has magic formula welding needs 170000 members responsive association would like hear Members may heard Council sessions am very formal person interest getting job done has never instance am aware member present Council meeting allowed voice opinions have always invited comment obvious interest subject under discussion have also added items agenda session real need member has enough interest business association attend session should allowed speak will always have oppottunity long am president election process defined By-Laws Any Open member may nominate office nominating committee consists eleven vice presidents executive vice president allowed place up three persons properly nominated Onto ballot office Write-in candidates allowed general election suppose could allow number candidates ballot would likelihood result runoffs times costs lots money present ballot included renewal mailing order save mailing costs suppose feeling Council composed evil persons concern self- perpetuation might conclude process very democratic fact remains however nominations come membership large therefore far less controlled situation governmental process am aware mechanism replace anyone Council membership wills Unfortunately receive very few nominations office think its another case dont care attitude membership Lawsuit often asked about SFA/AMA lawsuit have advised legal counsel discuss suit its litigation As know SPA sued AMA alleging number things AMA called mediation conference try settle meeting Texas June met failure due SPAs demand large cash settlement Unless SFA drops suit will probably go trial sometime next year have accused telling whole story about Vince Mankowskis resignation Executive Director Unfortunately some suspect worst instance some seem enjoy sensationalism accusation often reason fact remains Vince did resign personal private reasons fired personal reasons own business want know ask him AMA staff Muncie now up strength 50 persons feel functioning efficiently doing its job servicing membership has easy have some real quality people will help make s service its membership better better looking forward completing development facilities can realize its full potential closed 1993 membership year over 168000 members biggest year ever feel bodes well AIvIA modelers out belong no organization unity strength forward growth future next time FCC proposes changes might harm operations would help lot able speak voice half million members would Incidentally case didnt know call letters FCC produced response over half membership An outstanding show strength determination Good Stuff Dick Korda Flies again What fine tribute old man words spoken Dick Korda response commemorative contest held SAM 30 club Shelby Ohio August year old timers remember Dick Korda guy won Wakefield Internationals August 6 1939 flight 43 minutes 29 seconds Dick childhood hero helped iniluence decision make aviation carrier Dick now 70s hasnt flown model over 40 years built replica championship model flying against some best almost won Shelby 4 seconds shy first place finishing second What tribute airplane design technique AIVIA happy play small part honoring Dick event Mike Fulmer museum curator presented Dick AMA plaque commemorating event Mike has also secured Korda models museum As boy built two Dicks models lost 30-minute out-of-sight flight second lost after 7 minutes contest absolutely outstanding design So Dick AMA very proud aecomplishinents now hopefully recent success will followed others 4136 Model Aviation 4Dick Korda left Mike Fulmer Dick Korda commemorative Shelby Ohio Plaque presented Dick Korda Shelby Dick won Wakefield August 61939 time 4329 find myself difficult position writing column hand Executive Council rules prohibit using column campaign re-election yet opposition accusing us refusing reveal informationIn light recent questions being brought up opponent anything say will construed some campaigning Most charges being leveled AMA simply described crock fertilizer meeting alleged have occurred auditor simply never happened person spreading rumor knows didnt questions about Reston mortgage answered below person knows also look carefully audit will see got $256473 interest income 1992 far cry shoe box investment passbook savings accounts policy force came AMA Executive Council Yes borrowed some money short time 1992 again 1993 effectively borrowing own money back order leave money older longer term investments yield better interest Interest rates bad enough right now investor few areas printing facts can extremely detrimental organization legal arena other personnel area surely unique AMA common virtually businesses information print could either jeopardize litigation already involved could involve us litigation Please accept apologies delay publishing AMA financial information have decided print first four pages summary information 1992 audit done McGivern Associates AMA didnt receive until mid-September didnt get copy until few days later did barely receive time include last issue officers columns dropped last issue enable Nats coverage couldnt explain Last year didnt print rather offered send complete audit anyone wanted cost $5 per see September 1992 issue Model Aviation Ironically handful requests have opportunity analysis 1992 audit appears show everything order few things will obviously require explanation $635k allocation contingency reserve created majority paper loss $544k just paper loss still have money simply now part reserve have designated reserve stood $3940k end last year down $4305k previous year $820k expense fund remainder $lm SIR Armstead CL Speed accident settlement totaled approximately $1 3m $3940k feel comfortable saying something order $500k $800k may actually used settling claims past years significantly over-reserved potential liability reality $1 10k er above less $20k Scholarship allocation accurate assessment performance 1992 Fund accounting can create some strange situations dont fully understand example can have past have situations operating loss experienced year yet net worth increases substantially Another transaction certainly needs explanation mortgage Reston facility Please bear gets little complicated First originally very advantageous mortgage rate Reston property building through Crestar bank am pretty sure 3/4 prime rate balloon payment approximately $550k due 1992 could either pay off refinance prevailing rates paid off using some approximately $900k excess cash bad invested Crestar Investment Management Account IMA above amount necessary back Irrevocable Letters Credit ILC turn backed self-funded insurance programWe approx $27 million IMA pledged back $18 million ILC Paying off mortgage method didnt require use cash added benefit bringing colateralization ILCs line reality still some concerns regarding projected cash flow late fall 1993 arranged loan $550k Patriot bank secured building immediately put funds CDs same bank would mature fall 1993 giving us guaranteed availability cash needed might seem strange transaction first turns out good move meantime property has taken nose dive value doubt would secure note size now net cost about $5k ensure availability $550k isnt too bad deal footnote messed up didnt eliminate mortgage reduction fund $292k paid off Reston property wouldnt have changed bottom line would will move some assets restricted fund column unrestricted funds Another footnote will have take money Out investment year could drop out time havent yet decided should tell last year has cakewalk AMA terms its financial management would accurate statement either April 1992 controller Lynne Collins left pursue career great southwest dramatic impact ability function attempt reduce costs Vince Mankowski Executive Director opinion didnt really need controller decided simply put other employees charge bookkeeping department Somehow got downgraded accounting bookkeeping perspective investment management being done various investment services like CapitoLine etc McGivern Associates doing accounting left in-house needs bookkeeping least did opinion Making matters worse fact person put charge almost immediately went maternity leave Vince thought could work home could come office able say didnt work out would understatement day until about year later never received communications directly accounting department Prior talked two three times per week constantly complained wasnt being kept informed President Executive Council until April year 1993 finally hired true controller have great expectations ability year surviving has made life little difficult problems having timeliness financial reporting membership people must make financial decisions can traced situation Auditor usually starts audit May completes June early July year got audit September accounting system computer able keep 12 months open time therefore cant start inputting 1993 information computer until 1992 closed cant close until auditor has made adjustments has usually happened late May early June year couldnt close out 1992 until July could start put 1993 information know lack leadership accounting department made auditing process difficult year resulted delays other reasons know its tough year foregoing presented explanation excuse bottom line AMA 12-31-92 has assets $114 million has notes payable $16 million doesnt take rocket scientist figure out AMA far rocks desperate financial condition has rumored some people seem think spreading BS will enhance goals 1993 banner year AMA sees us about 1992 perhaps slightly up projections 1994 beyond improving trend due primarily projected reduction operating cost Muncie compared Reston As example Salaries budget 1994 should slightly less $14 million compared slightly $17 million actual expense reflected 1992 audit Unfortunately insurance kinds legal expenses continuing climb offsetting savings also going forced replace mainframe computer system 1984 vintage system will enable us better manage AMA hopefully further reduce operating costs ary1994 137 Its happened often over years AMA employee Ive lost count telling people work Academy almost always ask What AMA realize thats leading question could result receiving wide variety responses especially individuals less enamored Academy important question ask now have handout trade shows enumerates various services etc entitled 36 Reasons oint fall somewhere between Baskin-Robbins Heinz look list realize Academy much could Indeed has because serve opinion diverse memberships hobby/sport Modeling has multitude interests ability levels age groupings socialeconomic backgrounds other factor wish study Academy tries serve Often fall shortnot because dont care because resources axailable form personnel time money variety other factors affect focus least necessity address less-favorable aspects hobby sport As common areas life attacks come sides Certainly legitimate concerns expressed too often must focus items fostered problems interpretation rumors fact individuals avail themselves information through sources already place So often hear admonition dont care about politics stuff Ijust want fly have fun Golly subscribe Just point out lighter side fun consider following Wednesday PR Director Jay Mealy received call local Muncie club HOG 127 No talking flying pigswere referring Muncie Harley-Davidson chapter president group wondered whether next Sundays event some 150 bikes riders several state area could visit AMA site max half hour Jay said no problem set up informal airshow consisting son Chris himself yours truly What blast About 4pm 150 Harleys police escort rumbled view north end site Have ever heard 150 Harleys once Granted running low speed what sound half hour later completed show some 200 mature mostly couples very appreciative bikers What blast left check $300 site development badwe netted $10 minute demo about newest members Mr John E Owen pictured club field bright-eyed eager get business flying John sent along brief letter introduce himself Dear Mr Lowe Members Employees Academy Let start introducing myself name John Edison Owen born January 10 1993 father older brother both members AMA have asked father help letter because due procrastination am yet member Enclosed will find application check dues point allowance large spent local hobby shop have allowed yearly AMA dues father instructors Sonoran Desert Flyers have helpful hope ready solo soon Dad feels Dons articles importance using rudder have helpful improved flying skills havent said anything dont know what excited about because use rudder elevator turn bother ready move PT-40 25-year-old Ugly Sick fathers am hoping hand-me-down dad also has interesting engine called Morton M-5 Maybe Im good boy.Sincerely John H Owen know John going really enjoy hobby/sportjust soon hes able stand sit benefit anonymous hand back Incidentally read letter youve probably noticed made Freudian slip spelling described dads 25year-old model Welcome John AMA 492688 Yep Theres lighter side activity serious business side consider following Competition Regulations rule book will available hopefully first year Please note carrier 1994 membership card will contaln brief message indicating need return Headquarters free rule book will mailed bulk mail Additional copies will available through Supply Service $250 plus normal shipping handling charge Please reminded Competition Regulations contains information relative so-called rule book events individuals desiring information concerning fun flys fly-ins frequency information Safety Code general sanctioning information etc directed Membership Manual latter document mailed members clear plastic envelope along Supply Service catalog stickers after first year males locking car restaurant parking lot demanded money brandished gun Jay ran three shots fired 22 caliber gun bullets caught Jay back able continue restaurant received help Two young men quickly apprehended talked Jay next day sore both physically emotionally released hospital within 24 hours actually resumed duties championships bullet monitored movement prior returning home express profound concern Jays well being Additionally apologize representatives 35 other countries witness seamy side culture Hopefully incident did dampen spirits able enjoy rest competition visit United States have worked Bob Vojslavek both through modeling activities decade key AMA employee October 6th Bob underwent surgery consisting heart transplant appears going well know would appreciate cards letters suggest mail Headquarters will make certain receives promptly allowed phone calls flowers know join us wishing him speedy recovery also saddened have report PR Director Jay Mealy injured during recent free flight World Championships accosted three young Some 200 guests enjoy demonstration AMA site 138 Model Aviation Benson HOG Chapter 127 presents IOU got check mail $300 PR Director Jay Mealy 150 throbbing Harleys head back town tour pig roast John E Owen AMA 492688 Letter column space permits I--S Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 State Maine Scale Shootout Scale contest fly-in weather picture perfect field well groomed immaculate Most people outstanding An excellent weekend events RC Fun Scale RC Sportsman Expert comhined 19 contestants did outstanding joh flying As recall no damage done airplanes Saturday July 31 tome alrcraft judged statically field open flying Sunday August 1 remainder planes judged planes flown contest sponsored Portland Propsnappers Skystreakers Skystreakers field New Glouster Maine Ray Labonte CD assisted wife Rohin did superh job handling paperwork pictures fumished hy Mac MeGuffin Ma Dedaldan myself will show Cape Ann Auction June 15 1993 Cape Ann club held auction new concept idea auction off items owner wanted get rid donate money raised donated AMA goal raise $500 accomplished check $644 sent AMA As far know first auction type Cape Ann club commended its efforts took several pictures evening Murphy struck again several did come Out good enough print So will have imagine Hardy Prince appeared demonstrated scratch-built Curtiss Jr -scale 9-foot model powered 6 hp Kroaker motor Also Elliot Anderson ran four-cylinder 0S 320 engine Leader Club program Quinapoxet club has attained Leader Club status fourth club District congrats members appears some confusion about Leader Club program program AMA has recognize outstanding clubs meet criteria send paperwork meant detract other clubs leader type clubs area Video tapes two tapes wandering around District hopefully trying find way back sent out booth retumed know whereabouts please have returned titles Diamonds Sky Marvelous MiniaturesGrand Illusions promo tape * January1994 139 Jack Buckley starting P-47 son assists Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery ship Smiths raccoon greeting guests cookout Part flight line some contestants spectators Part judging lineup Harry Newman Dave Eisner Don Krafft Dick Carlsons vultee vindicator ou-i Scratch-built dope fabric powered ST 2500 Fun Scale winners L-R Peter Flanigan 2nd P-51D Bob Smith 1st Piper J-3 Bren Bailey 3rd Ultimate Biplane Sam DiNoto auctioning off kit Jim Connor assisting Sport Scale winners Charlie Nelson 1st Waco Jack Buckley 2nd P-47 Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery Ship F-u i Lg ElM i ieI t AMA plaque president Gary Dennison Associate Vice President Zip codes outlive area represented Deco Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstocn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes085 086 088 0891 Toot Brown 52 PW POCS Boo 2135 APOAE 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codes070-076 078 079 Vincoduliano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Point NY 1778 zip codestl7-119 Walt Gosry 622 Franklin Boolevard Absecon NJ 08201 -2717 zip CodesUO 08Z 083 Rap JuochEus 7 Evergreen Acenue Nec Hyde Pads NY 11040-3914 zip CodesO9O 081 100-l04 106 107 110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1885 Peotield Road Penlield NY 14526-1409 zip codeai40-147 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenan Latharn NY 121 10-2433 zip codeol2o-123 128 929 133-136o Terry Terrenolre 101 5mthtield Drive Endicotl NY 13760-4329 zip codeot3o-132 137-939 946 149 Woody Woodman 233 Longviern Drive Bayville NJ 08721-3116 zip cadsao77 8087 Frequency Coordinator Los SenIor 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13135-9507 am saddened announce deaths fellow northern New Jersey modelers George Gaydos Lou Phillips George always outstanding m CL Scale Lou RC Pattern Vintage trust will both enter perfect landing through gateway airfield Heaven Ron Farkas turns eastern Long Island AVP baton Vince Juliano Ron moved Fairfax Virginia due employment change always served district dedication during years AVP behalf AMA thank him wish him Godspeed future endeavors Vince comes board well qualified having promoted model aviation eastern Long Island years chairman consortium five clubs convinced Brookhaven Township make available flying site Further representing model aviation area another site Suffolk County retired school teacher club affiliations Cloud Dancers Long Island Sky Hawks Long Island Pattern Society privilege presenting Gold Medal Leader award Keystone RC Club Quakertown PA September 18 Bob Brown District II VP serving FAI Pylon Championships Jury ratulations KRC Joe Beshor Long Island Skyhawks AMA chartered club #860 have awarded Gold Leader Club status Under AMA Leader Club program club may qualify submitting official application demonstrated several areas good sportsmanship safety community service Skyhawks quarter-scale club well organized rents grass surface field Manorville New York Skyhawks participate activities such public air shows fun-flys technical presentations donations model magazines local libraries distribution award presented monthly membership meetings District II AVP Ron Farkas group photo shows Ron center club officers L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Gary Dennison President Mike Gross Treasurer second photo shows Ron left presenting Ron Farkas Skyhawks Leader Club Award L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Ron Farkas Dist II AVP Gary Dennison ce Gross Treasurer Rockland County Radio Control Club held its first annual Just Fun Fun-Fly July 28th turned out wonderful day multiclub get-together weather cooperated food plentiful importantly everybody having good time flying began around 10 am after participants registered airplanes inspected approximately 60 aircraft flight line flew managed return terra firma scratch Model aviation wonderful way develop long lasting friendships through common bond simple Fun-Fly like helps make new friends strengthens bonds exist result great hobby Rockland County Radio Control Club plans making annual event hopes everyone interested joins day great fun flying RCRC would like thank participated welcomes back next year Electric fun-fly anyone Burlington County RC Club held fourth annual Electric Fly July 10 North Burlington High School Impressive speed some flying wings sailplanes Bob Afflerback flew Dalotel Best Aerobatic Keith Shaws Michigan meet through Pattern maneuvers perfection Can believe B- 17 push stick four motors start same time Joe Beshar along smooth-flying White Electrician Old-Timer free flight models seemed adapt well Electric power climb glide flights Im sort partial Old-Timers Electrics seemed niche modelers unless quiet bothers August 15 Nassau Flyers hosted Giant Scale fly-in ideal day warm clear light winds national anthem sung Tommy Feiocco buzz activity followed Roy Jacobson flew Travelaire 4000 Al Gaudiosi P-51D Mustang 40 entries about 3000 spectators crowd just loved CDs very successful event Nick Capriotti Tommy Feiocco spoke entrants said would back again next year just great day Roy Juschkus L-R Tommy Felocco CD Frank Sarosy Nick Capriotti holding Travelaire 4000 Cedar Creek Park Nassau County NY Heres idea really worked well summer CJRCC Past Presidents night great success 35 years history represented past presidents able attend deli subs soda coffee provided lowcost highly worthwhile inducement great club turnout Stories way used abounded club has around few years event worth considering Later summer privileged witness annual Precision Aerobatics competition staged control line contingent Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC Wes de Cou found Giants fan Beth Godfrey Rosalia Salvador sitting very windy scorers table tallying contest results fellas flying jawboning enjoying some great burgers soda ERMAC event ably directed Bill Lindemann seen enjoying soda talking District II VP Joe Beshar women support men support model airplane hobby important participants club activities During travels around central New Jersey found Marguerite Gargiulo receiving Gold Leader Club award along entire membership Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC Marguerite prime mover clubs effort win award acting recordkeeper event organizer head cheerleader.anything necessary assure process kept moving During award ceremony club members mentioned evening largely result Marguerites untiring efforts Wes de Cou 140 Model Aviation awks Leader Club Award L Ron Farkas Dist II AVP R Gary Dennison president Joe Beshars B-17 Bob Afflerback Dalotel WattsUpsceneat Bob I%opskl North Burlington planes rigged High School field days flying Wolit Geary Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win four-channel radio Deadline entries December31 1993 TLi4iuuu1IkbE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive P0 Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Muncie Donations few months ago club received prospectus AMA Headquarters asking donations national site Muncie Indiana plea essential growth national site because AMA Council voted allow membership dues spent physical development Muncie during 1994 special thank extended clubs have already extended various size donations unique idea generated Keystone RIG Club could produce sizable donation ctub.heres works KRC Electric Fly donated product raffled raffle ticket sales donated flying-site fund Couldnt next function meet. better yet club meeting Any donation national site will benefit individual member Thanks again KRC great idea Positive Publicity Positive local publicity sure way educate public benefits model aviation apparent clubs active within community have few flying-site problems Charlie Fries sent great article Carlisle Sentinel pertaining Capitol Area Flyers Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania informative newspaper article provided positive focus club something like club call local newspaper usually needed Fun-Fly Activity Round Top Park Athens Pennsylvania site Valley RIG Annual Fun Fly Contest Forty-eight entrants Canada Connecticut Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania enjoyed weekends frivolity Awards prizes numerous although doubt expressed significance Stop Sign award presented Dave Baron Dan Luchaco provided picture winners Another interesting Fun-Fly event held Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania first AMA-sanctioned event club members went Out clean up fields contest day club built new pavilion two pictures below exemplify hard work Eastern Championships AAA current military base closing certainly conducive maintaining flying sites Unfortunately Eastern States Championships AAA canceled due unwillingness Navy Warminister facility breakdown communication led several contestants being notified cancellation Apologies Delaware Valley Federation Academy expressed Hopefully contest 47 years will lost may interested knowing Geoff Styles attempting coordinate effort will allow sites like used government bureaucracy will provide great challenge him Vote As mentioned last months column have choice representative AMA Council statements candidate listed Model Aviation official ballot Please understand campaign statements vote accordingly vote does count .make sure yours Shows As winter months set club activity sometimes seems wane lack good flying weather mall show can utilized increase club participation also provide worthwhile public relations Material assist effort available Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters mall show booth also available upon request local Associate Vice President Vice President Examples activity shown pictures Carlisle Airomodelers sent Glenn Love January1994 141 Contestants Valley RC Club Fun-Fly Long shot Carlisle Mall Show Heres great mall display New pavilion Balsa Busters club field Contestants club members first Balsa Busters Fun-Fly Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Free Flight past have mentioned free flight alive well District IV reason availability several sites permit Category III flyingThere site south Cuckoo Virginia prime example site situation major difference site hear much across country lack sites need possibly purchase site true categories aeromodeling just free flight fact free flight does take room other categories sufficient just able fly over given amount land must have ability traverse land model recovery need site quite large such acreage easily come East led William Saunders what few sport thing really needed Bill took considerable step purchasing tract land primary thought developing land free flight site usable other activities Much additional clearing has done site becoming very important location competition Several meets year now held site latest contest held August saw over 60 contestants spend two days great weather flying just about everything book couple extra events such pre-World-War-II Wakefield Bill provides site also acts contest director events ably assisted several others promotion active sponsorship sport should never go recognition pleased present Bill Superior Service Award Academy acknowledge appreciation effort involved free flight note meet held site should make very effort make trip Cuckoo Support Bill Saunders efforts behalf Competition Fun-Fly National Competition Fun-Fly Association Championships held Labor Day weekend Raleigh Aeromasters Field Youngsville North Carolina very well-run event ceremony goes make important occasion will material submitted article appear Model Aviation providing coverage of activity interim congratulations should go out club especially RAM president Dave Norris event director Gary Harris codirector Robert Vess others contributing its success sponsors will noted article Competition Fun-Fly Association rules quite different AMA rule book fun-fly also local event rules aircraft very specialized events require skill quick reflexes days competition full continuous activity scheduled area drop just might get hooked Raleigh Aeromasrers involved aeromodeling community activities has resulted club being selected Academy Model Aeronautics Gold Leader Club award presented club president during ceremonies contest Congratulations go clubs District IV have attained Leader Club status Flying Sites Several clubs area well way toward getting new sites Some private property others public lands such landfills brought attention over weekend club runs problem such should contact can contact AMA headquarters assistance club question approval obtain flying site landfill went far have paved runway site provided county concerned possibility some members county board think field use fact has no flying site seems officials concerned want club operate site great no problem far goes kicker want someone times flying can take place site open comers impossible situation no way club can operate manner since safety especially would risk also problem providing someone monitor site fulltime ability check insurance coverage other requirements individuals members club Club membership mandatory requirement operating specified club hours established safety rules way go clubs operate public land checks made individuals entering property site Huntersville North Carolina example Everyone using property required AMA member must pay fee use site annual fee also daily fee non clubmembers equitable situation acceptable Contact Academy club has such problem can provided legal response personal visit go talk officials necessary wait until lost Appreciation Richmond Area Radio Control Club received letter appreciation Department Aviation Commonwealth Virginia part letter addressed Bud Adams reads wanted thank other members Richmond Area Radio Control Club RARCC terrific display static flying aircraft brought Flight Day 1993 Virginia Aviation Museum letter signed Betty P Wilson Aerospace Education Specialist example outstanding community service enhances position club Congratulations RARCC fine participation Model Aviation i 1 [e U 14 i0J [v32]Ut — Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeilI Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3638 Ranchweod Rd Odande FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pempene Dr Pensaceic FL 32514 Wtlhetmina Cirihase saoe Arber Place Knoeclile TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibeonten FL 33534 Goatees Dlaz 1483 Ashierd Ave #701 Cendade PR 50917 James M Edwards ass Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38652 Ken Hensel 8833 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Themlee Dr N C5erleeton Sc 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Reed Mebjie AL 36605 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerleil Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 9ev 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oreve Blvd Facama City 6each FL32408 George Perrymas 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ave Saidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1500 Sycamere Mencheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bureis Fields Sue 1503 Strickland Rd lnieriavhen FL 32148 Phene 190d1 684-2517 Ziggy Ziegenbein Decatur Georgia important contest director Atlanta area does something else important too Ziggy wife have already raised six children adopted So now have adopted six Argentina doing missionary work orphanage brought home six wonderful little human beings have now 21/2 years L-R standing Vanesa 12 Gabi 14 Man 9 Kneeling Veronica 1flV Csrl 7V Curs 9t i standing tront ot Mart ts Sig 4 Star t2tJ Saito 120 it doesnt look too important picture Youre something Ziggy. first arrived spoke no English Gail Jacobson District V Radio Control Racing Contest Board Representative has served effectively well years post Currently some controversy over replacement 15 engine 40size engine RC Pylon Racing Gail has contacted phone letter matter agree him room both events racing contest After 1993 15 displacement event can run time contest subject pleasure CD can run provisionally Another point Gail has made agree again generally decisions effecting various racing events best made handled RC Racing Contest Board itself AMA Council What think Okay heres surprise century Nashville airport Heres DC-8 front couple DC-9s another DC-8 full people ready take off watt Somebody got behind DC-8 either giant monster DC-8 got smaller Actually model anyone inside theyll have get out Sorry folks aint real Dan Fry 81-inch-long model could have fooled Dans model has two K&B 40 engines weighs 10 pounds took three months build scratch Peachy model plane Recently Mississippi Coast Radio Control Club held its 3rd Annual Mall Show Raffle pictured below Show Chairman Ben ivoertwener presenting $300 check Miss Sandy Dickerson Director Mississippi Easter Seal Society Society sent Michael Agardi represent child left club donated money honor Mr Ed Jackett succumbed cancer March 7 year right lower Dick Stamms model showing ravages 1969 hurricane Camille worst hurricane hit US century Club President Jim Fields provided picture Thanks Jim above linan Mettn Jr about tauncn Free Flight P-30 recent Florida FF Championships Jack Stafford Orlando showing Brian rising hot air thermals might lurking atmosphere Brians father Brian Sr wrote nice letter asked opinion Free Eight Builder Model rule suggests Juniors allowed fly model built someone else might become interested involved Having FF life Brian humbly disagree rule better left like Enterprise Alabama Wiregrass Radio Control Club its semi-annual Fun-Fly two weeks ago Club President Contest Director Ken Blackwell wants meet winners Above L-R Chris Hunt Marty Martin Mike Hipwell Darrel Dunkelbirger Richard Dozier Garland Sullivan Kneeling Alex Perez Scott Rickenbacker Scott says Capn Eddys direct descendants Some prizes included free gift certificates friendly neiehborhood hobby shop Sanford Sun Flyers secretary Mark Geisler Winter Springs Florida wants know clubs first Anniversary Picnic Fun-Fly huge success 30 members 20 spectators Marks wife Carol did cooking snap above busy pit area everybody having ball Tom Presley Chuck Rabette big winners go Montgomery occasionally visit Radio Aero Modelers below picture Luther Moore scratch-built Jaeger airplane very high quality As recall picture taken friend Cecil Park Montgomery Thanks Cecil. ary 1994 143 U I] [ SUE 11 J01 bE Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Veins IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Did miss column last month forgot tell would Nats issue dont have column However have catch up lets get rainy weather finally broke enough district yours truly could get out some district events started out month August back Lawrenceville IL start LSF nationals first day event laid hack featured hand-tow event caught off guard didnt know hand-tow event exists soaring events Boy ever impressed what could fast runner other end line launch almost like coming off winch launch clicked right chatted some nice folks including Bob Champine wife Gloria hope got names right Anyway Bob timing two flights before could anything discourage him great time timing coaching him during flights hope didnt screw him up too much left LSF event early enough Id have enough time drop club field Robinson Illinois just north LSF meet always like drop unannounced hot am always out cant time worked out well though couple fellas field great time chatting both little second weekend found two events first event hosted Lexington MAC annual IMAA fly-in has grown quite show local visitors though local club just up road never seem get time visit field pleasant surprise see growth event has see proceeds event passed Dream Factory Anyway really enjoyed stay event Although didnt take much time talk local members did get some socializing bunch folks background let LMAC guys thing keeping things running smoothly guests took off Indianapolis Sunday Indy RC South fly-in American Diabetes Association another great day event crowd showed up prove lot good flying going include such things demo flights some Combat just plain old hamming-it-up flying As goal year club trying hit least four thousand dollars end event magic number met time hat off both clubs clubs out also have charity events events usually great public service give modeling good name after two trips found Cheetah eaten its camshaft enough early warnings monitoring also sent oil analysis Alas ground old bird mend jts wounds before could make further jaunts District VL ended chances trips further reaches District VI Id planned August September engine pretty well trashed inside Oh bill came Whew couldve done lot model building money gave mechanics Still need old bird make trips out see long run worth Since Cheetah down during Labor Day borrowed wifes car go Muncie AMA FF Nats Flying Aces represented well Society Antique Modelers can tell big event free fighters spread over Muncie site day was just type day would dream too air sort calm thermals sunny warm As usual spent day gabbing also took some time watch some flying personally enjoyed Flying Aces flying watch miniature WW II fighter cruising across sky like line thrilling also Peanut Cubs just flitted everywhere got real kick out watched some antiques RC-assisted flight thats way go am purist would hate losing fine old ships have some own play know enjoyment having head thermal after power shut down Its great fun Anyway day wound down decided head home long drive back thing Id like mention before go fly major FF events used using motor bikes great see being used sometimes wonder rider watching hes going strong potential accidents Use care Im let discuss another thing heard about FF Nats garden intruded bike fact FF guys nerve ask elderly neighbor could climb top house look model could believe ears tears fear Jay Mealys intervention led resolution neighbors concem fairness must report free fighters group aghast actions two took up substantial collection repair damage Executive Council decided buy land future aeromodeling decided have enough land free flight events site big some have flown its quite workable better part world must remember neighbors also have rights insure longevity Muncie must respect rights pieces just bigger take longer deal modeling experience has really helped lot Speaking modelingI intend build new ship winter older stuff beginning show some wear see Terra Haute R/C Club has become newest Gold Leader Clubs Lets give warm congrats ajob well done club Ive known since days AVP Ive found very active club throughout years just thing chose tube involved Terra Haute isnt itself newsletters get several districts clubs going after gold hat off about photo shown below comes John Rawlings St Peters Missouri Tom Ramsey holding Spitfire look-alike thats powered cobalt 25 motor swings 13 x 8 prop using 14 cells Ill bet goes pretty well thought cute Its photo Kenny Kerns four grandsons watching him fly model kind reminded some stories Ive read about pilots did same thing full-size alrports before day finally came could fly hope seeing some future modelers picture next few weekends uneventful Since use Cheetah much get around other things fill time Thats OK since allowed some time RV-6A almost have wings ready jig have never around full size building project its almost like model building 144 Model Aviation gh now. owa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 31 3-437-42 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Mass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its first week October weather definitely getting winter looking weekend will see first local swap meets being Indian Citys flying sessions tapering off expect crowded events get meet chew over items concern placing faces names voices often surprise Look up meets winter hope Michigan area visiting Brillion November Executive Council meeting permitting Milwaukee too have twice date clashes meetings shall know next EC Meeting October Winter activities different summer ones climates sure help keep modeling alive kicking us New models engines such plus haggling over what want sell makes day shoot past new year hovering near future also means new officers run clubs associations modelers small percentage membership grease wheels keep clubs ticking have given lot thought clubs run have stated several times privilege belong club right covered pay dues believe everyone club has contribute have list committees describe objectives suggested number members wish have copy list send stamped self-addressed envelope So volunteers now looking after clubs wholehearted thanks you send photos officers will delighted use column way get news clubs through newsletters get month have never run count now read day place ones need look again briefcase editors special individuals provide lifeline clubs need lots help clubmates make task easier quality contents newsletters superh make use other clubs contents AMAs national summer visited several flying sessions usually way back work. managed get local Giant fly-in variety models impressive also impressed loudness engines Darned wasnt annoying heavy-metal designs flew sounded impressive isnt time consider level sound important realism flight Another situation caused concern demonstration flying models allowed fly directly flight line usually during some aerobatic maneuver like rolling circle flat eight Models should allowed fly directly flight line unless way way out margin safety some problem radio airframe will practically zero unless its flight pattern designed provide safety distance New officers new members new rules new flying fields new activities part being club Remember field need club Plan everything can keep develop flying sites AMA has materials help other subjects its availablefree ary1994 145 Keith Anderson Northfield MN Goldberg Cub floats made necessary wet summer flooded nearby bean field Bill McMathRCCD way backi 0-500 racer ham too Mrs Jim Pries volunteer cook Third Annual Harold Lynch Fly-In Ed Sieh contemplating first delicious bite brat hand Gavin mike Radio Control Club Detroit RCCD Scale Classic 1993 Mr Bill Stranahan Lockheed Sirius done Charles Lindbergh colors Bill likes unusual subjects excellent craftsman Radio Control Club Detroit Q-500 winners uding 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 ispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 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 Humble Texas Jetero Radio Control Club Humble Texas celebrated its first annual Big Bird Fly-In conjunction airshow raffle held two tickets Southwest Airlines flying lessons Aviation Services proceeds raffle benefit Humble Area Beautiful Committee John OBrian won Best Show Polikarpov P02 Russian biplane John has reputation building beautiful models Tom Street contest director Chuck Elsey codirecror event Tom indicated new field donated model airport Atascocita Landfill Recycling Facility twice large the club formerly used 10000 yards dirt brought Atascocita Landfill mnway along heavy equipment level site planting grass seed What deal sprinlder system planned installed near future club has added about 6000 square feet covered area has about 120 members support type operation Jetero RC club larger clubs Houston area wish thank Jetero RC club generous hospitality look forward making again next year Street Johnnie Smith presenting plaque Al Evans Time Effort Jetero R/G Club Al 78 years young Congratulations Al Johnnie Smith Tom Street Gene Hempel District VIII VP trying figure out rain going stop Johnnie Smith presenting Club Appreciation Plaque Richard Senger Waste Management Site Manager Rodney Smith Waste Management Community Relations Manager what club would dream have working relationship large corporation such Waste Management help develop flying site Gene Dobesh Houston TX prepares Lawnmower some grass- cutting chores what really call Re mote-Controlled Lawn mower Perfect setting smooth cut Left right Gene Hempel District VIII VP Johnnie Smith Tom Street Richard Senger Rodney Smith Clyde Brothers AVP Left right standing members workers supported Jetero RC Club Grand opening Bill Moore treasurer Larry Wyatt impound Clyde Brothers District VIII AVP Steve Behrends club VP Horrace Cain gopher Tom Street CD Johnnie Smith club president Shannon Kielber newsletter editor Al Evans backbone club Sitting Gail Longell Becky Speck maintaining registration Tom Street Contest Director event displaying stable models Jerry Rivard Glasair 146 Model Aviation ones Dallas TX displaying beautiful AT-6 JW just keeps adding goodies model enhance its appearance After delicious barbecue dinner Saturday night entertainment furnished Cool Water Country Western band great time Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska reported AVP Jack Sibert Lincoln Sky Knights RC club held two-day Pattern competition July 10th 11th meet drew 25 pilots six states competed six AMA Pattern classes following list first place winner class Novice Gary Neill Lincoln NE Sportsman Wayne Sabatka Kansas City MO Advanced Orland McKee Raytown MO MastersBob Pastorello El Reno OK PAlCharley Reed Raytown MO RC Fun ScaleJeny Cheney Bloomfield IA Contest director event Dennis Manning High winds heavy rain did dampen spirit pilots attendance News Colorado reported Jim Shaw morning started out cloud sight looked like start perfect day What better way Dream Flight 34 special persons Colorado Easter Seals camp high Colorado Rockies looking forward special day break bonds earth fly Meanwhile down sleepy little town Arvada Colorado group 120 active modelers getting ready greet special guests large 20-by-40-foot tent set up anticipation hot sun models air show well trainer aircraft afternoon session being readied campers Colorado National Guard Buckely Field warming up Cobra gunship donated busses way up mountains pick up campers flying site master chef Joe Vella helpers busy setting up field kitchen cook hot dogs prepare soft drinks extras noon meal campers arrived 10 am Cobra arrived 1015 delight everyone 1030 air show started bang 20 aircraft readied flying included PIG Plastic Pilot jumping Astro Hog eighteen small paratroopers jumping Islander five large Scale aircraft smokers helicopter being put through paces turned out great airshow crowd enjoyed part routines After airshow lunch provided everyone present After lunch real excitement began Club members 12 trainers buddy system ready campers After fiveminute lesson camper presented Honorary Certificate Flight along Polaroid picture front Cobra gunship big thank-you city Arvada naming 31st July Dream Flight day business community its support donating food busses tents news media did cover event photos proof great time campers having flying event Note VP Congratulations Arvada Associated Modelers Gold AMA club District IX Hats off job well done ary 1994 147 Kelly Smith receiving pilot certificate Inspecting Cobra gunship contest Heather Morrow receiving pilot certificate Joe Vella chief cook airshow Lisa unn iiyirig Lou uuuuy UUA Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajes HI 96701 Howard Baldwin #L-500 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95626 Darwin Barrie 8252 5 Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lace Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608-1828 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 1290t E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District X hosts 1993 Free Right World Championships Located southwest corner San Joaquin Valley central California world famous Lost Hills free flight facility recent site FM international competition Octoher 4-9 thirty countries two hundred competitors participated event competing class FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber FIC Power Conducting event magnitude requires coordination cooperation individuals organizations Through cooperative efforts AMA National Free Right Society Southern California Aero Team SCAT 1993 Free Right World Championships resounding success District X wishes thank dozens volunteer workers selflessly gave time energy expertise conducting contest coordinating special activities overwhelmingly contributed success event special thanks extended tremendous efforts Bill Hartill Contest Director Bob Waterman NFFS President Chip Smith Jay Mealy AMA competition staff very special thanks also extended Bill Bogart president members Southern California Aero Team contribution countless man-hours hard work Congratulations members USA FM Free Right Team achieving top honors world competition District Xs own Randy Archer reigning FiC World Champion made two row once again taking gold FiC Power event Congratulations competitors Before leaving topic free flight would like welcome congratulate Doug Galbreath Davis California newest member District X staff appointee Free Right Contest Board recent polling District X free flight Leader Members Doug elected represent District contest board filling vacancy created resignation Joe Noreross last spring would also like thank other candidates Steve Geraghty Los Gatos California Roger Coleman Long Beach California participating selection three candidates extremely knowledgeable dedicated free fighters selection single representative exceedingly difficult Leader Members polled expressed equal endorsement three heartfelt thanks goes out free flight Leader Members assisting selection process Congratulations also order Modesto Radio Control Flyers recent acquisition dedication new flying site Located 35 miles northeast Modesto north shore Woodland Reservoir expansive facility sports 600-foot paved runway ample parking room special activities future growth October 2 field dedicated name club member past president Ward Hendricks highly instrumental acquiring developing site dedication ceremony followed open house during public treated variety modeling demonstrations exhibitions Several spectators offered hands-on introduction RC through clubs innovative Try-to-Ry event utilizing trainer aircraft buddy box skills club president Ken Flora efforts Radio Control Flyers Inc acquiring new facility typical determination resourcefulness modelers District X faced loss use prominent facilities Crows Landing club pulled together quickly moved acquire new site Within weeks new site located negotiations land use agreement initiated Within few short months site development began Fundralsing achieved through sponsored donations club member assessments future site development continues through some truly innovative funding techniques Modesto Radio Control Flyers invite visit site youre area welcomes new members club Enjoying near-perfect year-round flying conditions District X host dozens hundreds world-class events events scheduled fall spring conditions optimum fall no exception addition 1993 Free Flight Worid Championships Lost Hills San Joaquin Valley central California site annual Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs Fall Festival Madera Unlimited Air Races Golden State Stunt Championships control line Precision Aerobatics much much small portion events activities planned throughout District CVRCS clubs Fall Festival capped 225 contestants once again maxed several applicants could accommodated two-day event club members kept winches going almost constantly times 30 sleek graceful sailplanes air seeking elusive thermals soaring max time smoke dust cleared Sunday Daryl Perkins Pasadena Soaring Society headed points list 2608 points Following final round top ten finishers competed three-minute precision round tlyoff Landing within inches dead center Scott Meader South Bay Soaring Society took first flyoff Record attendance achieved again year Madera Unlimited Air Race October 6-10 nearly enough space remaining months column event justice itll suffice say worldclass event premiering much aeromodelings leading technology Accolades go Miller/ Krohn Racing Team Kent McKenna Mike Helsel AVP John Krohn first second-place finish Unlimited Gold Class Until next time.keep em safe keep em flyn Model Aviation rict X VP Rich Hanson congratulates Modesto Radio Control Flyers Inc acquisition new flying site Aerial view Modesto Radio Control Flyers expansive Ward Hendricks Field near Modesto California Miller/Krohn team placed first second Gold Madera Unlimited Air Race 1993 USA team Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills CA U IJ L ml 1 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard L Seser 781 Lillodet Ct Lanconner WA 98257 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 holiday season almost upon us hope finds peace contentment Also would nice also found perfect gift either some special place nestled under tree Orville Brooks went down La Grande visit Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Meet August Since Bush Pilots very first District XI club reach Gold Level new club classification wanted award certificate during contest great pleasure make award very nice group modelers also great time watching contest talking number old friends making new ones super weather too hot too windy also arranged little airshow during lunch both days Saturday night very nice steak feed enjoyed listening Dick Hansen tell crowd could get involved socalled big-time Scale events skillsall need desire go out get involved does take time money required whatever CD Graham Hicks sent some nice photos taken Rob Jones First up shot CD club sparkplug Graham Hicks nicest people know Claude Tanner Claude builder lovely Maule modeled after taken great documentation shots Fortunately must have film camera particular day last picture Kurt Smiths Fleet great shot graceful bipe settling runway Bob Smurthwaite Grande Ronde contest nice talk Bob expressed desire sell model kit manufacturing setup would rather business stay Northwest interested becoming kit entrepreneur get touch Bob Right now involved flying car concept called Aviauto along Harvey Miller Rod Springer brought ducted-fan version Aviauto GR scale meet didnt see fly Whidhey Island R/C Society newsletter Wing-N-Ireditor Bill Sheily comes word about NAS Whidbey SealSky Fest 93 Due some cancellations star performers Air Show Navy requested WIRCS forprovide one-hour RC flight demo just prior show Despite late call WIRCS responded outstanding performances Tim Sparks Jim Bob Carpenter Don Belisle Wizard Aerial Comedy Ray Meyers Great PR work guys dont have pictures yet Bill Inman editor Rogue Eagles R/C Club newsletter reports Rogue Eagles Flyer Bill Giosi said Prestige Meet went like clockwork Have no idea won Trophy last year District X bunch managed coup made off Bill mentioned some members health problems Will Hanson heart attack followed stroke Will long-term recovery would appreciate hearing friends Bill also said Bob Bennett respiration problems required hospitalization back home probably workshop harassing Barbara Hope both gentlemen return fray soon Billings Flying Mustangs have new editor After 55 years editor Eric Hawkinson hung up eyeshade Eric has consistently best newsletter editors district since district has best newsletter editors makes him best nationally sorry press other things caused happen welcome Leland Schliep ranks keep clubs togetherthe newsletter editorsFrom first effort have following reported Dennis Winchell president about State Championship Race held Helena thought Dick Smith fastest Rossis course Dick found out need glue firewall fly good course Hmmm anyone get videotape Syd Russell edits SRAC newsletter recently noted tenth anniversary issue having lOs show up over newsletter too long ago Syd put together backwards sideways about disconnected MA story point no contributes some complain about product So gave food Boeing employees FF model flying club newsletter Andy Page Editor carried story Ed Lamb about third annual Quiet Riot 60 Acres Park north Redmond Quiet Riot sponsored three clubs SOBs BEFFMFC local Eagle Squadron Flying Aces Club format contest fun flying small rubber C02 Electric-powered models gliders 60 Acres small field suitable models kinds gas-powered ones excluded event well attended provided much-needed opportunity people fly small quiet free flight models malnly fun gather enjoy another different models year 32 enthusiasts got involved five Juniors weather very good drift being problem until Sunday afternoon both Keizer Club Salem RIC Pilots Assn comes news Duke Stanley Dupaquier passed away 19th August Duke longtime modeler much share always willing helped modelers always avid enthusiastic member fraternity Well miss Duke talks weve him members District talked about letter got John Worth raising questions about financial picture Academy As Finance Committee chairman wanted respond some parts letter JW seems claiming incumbent EVP Dave Brown mismanaging financial aspects AMA dont agree Dave has first EVP am aware really got involved financial workings AMA Next claim officers meeting auditor false Never happened What did happen auditor very busy didnt get around us early would have liked did found some bookkeeping practices accounting operations needed changed Some process being changed being worked before auditors report Number auditors list bringing accoounting department modem operation Another making accounting department chief center money control HQ operation wasnt started Council 1981 bookkeeping done hand Hardly changes have made since finally started using computers software chosen barely adequate never updated opinion accounting department brought up modem standards would have solved thr problems have faced over years Keeping track income outgo extremely important Never let said either JW someone knows hasnt lot political sense timing letter superb Make bunch unsupported statements cant easily reply maybe can steal election Because clubs involved Sequim Aeronauts/Olympic Eagles problem decided get involved insurance company am unable give total rundown Because material published talks about situation wanted share following Two clubs exist about 15 miles apart brand new few members older club allows newer club president use ham frequencies new club asks older club few frequencies older club refuses older club tries get charter newer club revoked simply because new club wants some frequencies use asked president older club establish committee members both clubs could find frequency sharing plan No plan found Using list frequencies use members older club shows two members older club use odd frequencies made out plan allowing older club continue use frequencies have using giving about 15 other non used frequencies newer club older club finds plan unacceptable have raised fuss youve read about Theres lawsuit intervenes * January 1994 149 Summary AMA Executive Council Meeting July 261993 Executive Cosncil Meeting Synopsis July 26 1993 meeting Executive Council held Muncie Indiana attendance Pres Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Dave Brown Exec Vice Pres Hamilton OH Dist VP Don Krafft Duxhury MA Dist III VP Bob Brown Bradford PA Dist IV VP Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA Dist V VP Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Dist VI VP Jim Sears Burgin KY Dist VII Pete Waters Northville MI Dist VIII VP Gene Hempel Garland TX Dist IX VP Russell Miller Carrington ND Dist X VP Richard Hanson Scottsdale AZ XI VP Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers Felix Gora Council Attomey meeting called order 910 am President Lowe body immediately met executive session consider personnel issues Following executive session brief recess Council reconvened following items addressed Due resignation Vince Mankowski Executive Director consideration given replacement After discussion moved seconded Bob Underwood hired Executive Director year motion carried Other items considered development contract salary minutes April meeting approved Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Jim McNeill District III Bob Brown incumbent Alfred Myers District VII Pete Waters incumbent William Oberdieck District XI Ed McCollough After discussion AMA finances modest dues increase moved membership categories new structure Category Youth Second Adult Senior Citizen Open Affiliate Old $14 $22 $30 $40 $20 New $15 $24 $32 $42 $22 An amendment above motion stated no 1994 dues income would used capital improvements Muncie facility Both motion amendment carried report Safety Committee approved thereby changing 1994 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code report Scholarship Committee presented Six Charles H Grant scholarships Nominating Committee report was approved 1993 amount $20500 approved list candidates included addition special scholarship granted memory Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator passed away during 1993 PADCOM Committee chairman Bob Brown gave report included information about various projects proposed Muncie Sports Development Group generally affirmed should cooperate group mutual benefit ie multiple-use facilities AMA property would used aeromodeling activities community activities discussion Ball Foundation grants indicated desire pursue source revenue Discussion usage philosophy Muncie facility indicated should embrace open door policy reasonable control preclude abuse vandalism etc discussion Visalia project drew no conclusions except affirm lack funds purchase property final decision project must made January 1994 discussion Nats structure future ensued generally agreed retain current Nats flavor trimmings provisional non-official events philosophy increased use volunteers non-paid expressed Council affirmed its commitment Texas 1994 Nats desire hold 1995 Nats Muncie additional facilities added through contributions other sources Additional business involved approval Superior Service awards Bill Saunders Howard Baldwin Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
Page Numbers: 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
ANews Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self help still wait manufacturers get bandwagoo provide us top value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable costs Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questionsThis question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA recommended 9OdBA-at-nine-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal goveruments countries involvedyou meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory such Scale installations mounting special-application aircraft light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraft cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32s can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council Meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose 4January1994 135 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr S President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Communications have recently accused some AMA failing communicate becoming secret society nature AMAs business organization such members have voice what difficulty providing mechanism allows everyone wants heard heard order meet need AMA organized form representative democracy Since possible assemble member place time choose representatives speak us Essentially function very much like Congress United States major difference nominations representatives comes directly membership large will first agree communication membership involvement total process important Thats function Most s business performed volunteers several thousand contribute some way process surely aware Council VP AVP Leader member arrangement must also aware contest boards multitudinous conmiittees contest directors etc part process AMA gives away over $80000 year worth free memberships help some way also must aware Model Aviation magazine National Newsletter district newsletters Cloud 9 publication etc also used inform members AMA Headquarters also fields thousands calls members has two FAX machines always has 1-800 numbers available members inquiries district holds district meetings hold national membership meeting year hold AVP meetings trade shows write thousands letters constituents spite accused some being secretive No circulate council agenda before meetings hold plebiscites conduct surveys once year publish minutes council meetings make financial records available anyone legitimate need have published financial statements years will see another soon ModelAviation have made current event videos give clubs VPs AVPs attend shows club meetings events much possible interface membership VP has budget help 12 VPs 100 AVPs provided CompuServe send Geoff Styles road constantly meet clubs help solve site problems have substantial PR budget tell world about aeromodeling have same problem Congress US has communicate very best ability make enlightened judgement get will never make everyone happy whole feel pretty darn good job yes now get little bit irritated people say dont communicate realize member has right voice opinion also realize vast majority could care less concemed about flying models having fun vocal minority want heard listen use input make judgement hope will best anyone has magic formula welding needs 170000 members responsive association would like hear Members may heard Council sessions am very formal person interest getting job done has never instance am aware member present Council meeting allowed voice opinions have always invited comment obvious interest subject under discussion have also added items agenda session real need member has enough interest business association attend session should allowed speak will always have oppottunity long am president election process defined By-Laws Any Open member may nominate office nominating committee consists eleven vice presidents executive vice president allowed place up three persons properly nominated Onto ballot office Write-in candidates allowed general election suppose could allow number candidates ballot would likelihood result runoffs times costs lots money present ballot included renewal mailing order save mailing costs suppose feeling Council composed evil persons concern self- perpetuation might conclude process very democratic fact remains however nominations come membership large therefore far less controlled situation governmental process am aware mechanism replace anyone Council membership wills Unfortunately receive very few nominations office think its another case dont care attitude membership Lawsuit often asked about SFA/AMA lawsuit have advised legal counsel discuss suit its litigation As know SPA sued AMA alleging number things AMA called mediation conference try settle meeting Texas June met failure due SPAs demand large cash settlement Unless SFA drops suit will probably go trial sometime next year have accused telling whole story about Vince Mankowskis resignation Executive Director Unfortunately some suspect worst instance some seem enjoy sensationalism accusation often reason fact remains Vince did resign personal private reasons fired personal reasons own business want know ask him AMA staff Muncie now up strength 50 persons feel functioning efficiently doing its job servicing membership has easy have some real quality people will help make s service its membership better better looking forward completing development facilities can realize its full potential closed 1993 membership year over 168000 members biggest year ever feel bodes well AIvIA modelers out belong no organization unity strength forward growth future next time FCC proposes changes might harm operations would help lot able speak voice half million members would Incidentally case didnt know call letters FCC produced response over half membership An outstanding show strength determination Good Stuff Dick Korda Flies again What fine tribute old man words spoken Dick Korda response commemorative contest held SAM 30 club Shelby Ohio August year old timers remember Dick Korda guy won Wakefield Internationals August 6 1939 flight 43 minutes 29 seconds Dick childhood hero helped iniluence decision make aviation carrier Dick now 70s hasnt flown model over 40 years built replica championship model flying against some best almost won Shelby 4 seconds shy first place finishing second What tribute airplane design technique AIVIA happy play small part honoring Dick event Mike Fulmer museum curator presented Dick AMA plaque commemorating event Mike has also secured Korda models museum As boy built two Dicks models lost 30-minute out-of-sight flight second lost after 7 minutes contest absolutely outstanding design So Dick AMA very proud aecomplishinents now hopefully recent success will followed others 4136 Model Aviation 4Dick Korda left Mike Fulmer Dick Korda commemorative Shelby Ohio Plaque presented Dick Korda Shelby Dick won Wakefield August 61939 time 4329 find myself difficult position writing column hand Executive Council rules prohibit using column campaign re-election yet opposition accusing us refusing reveal informationIn light recent questions being brought up opponent anything say will construed some campaigning Most charges being leveled AMA simply described crock fertilizer meeting alleged have occurred auditor simply never happened person spreading rumor knows didnt questions about Reston mortgage answered below person knows also look carefully audit will see got $256473 interest income 1992 far cry shoe box investment passbook savings accounts policy force came AMA Executive Council Yes borrowed some money short time 1992 again 1993 effectively borrowing own money back order leave money older longer term investments yield better interest Interest rates bad enough right now investor few areas printing facts can extremely detrimental organization legal arena other personnel area surely unique AMA common virtually businesses information print could either jeopardize litigation already involved could involve us litigation Please accept apologies delay publishing AMA financial information have decided print first four pages summary information 1992 audit done McGivern Associates AMA didnt receive until mid-September didnt get copy until few days later did barely receive time include last issue officers columns dropped last issue enable Nats coverage couldnt explain Last year didnt print rather offered send complete audit anyone wanted cost $5 per see September 1992 issue Model Aviation Ironically handful requests have opportunity analysis 1992 audit appears show everything order few things will obviously require explanation $635k allocation contingency reserve created majority paper loss $544k just paper loss still have money simply now part reserve have designated reserve stood $3940k end last year down $4305k previous year $820k expense fund remainder $lm SIR Armstead CL Speed accident settlement totaled approximately $1 3m $3940k feel comfortable saying something order $500k $800k may actually used settling claims past years significantly over-reserved potential liability reality $1 10k er above less $20k Scholarship allocation accurate assessment performance 1992 Fund accounting can create some strange situations dont fully understand example can have past have situations operating loss experienced year yet net worth increases substantially Another transaction certainly needs explanation mortgage Reston facility Please bear gets little complicated First originally very advantageous mortgage rate Reston property building through Crestar bank am pretty sure 3/4 prime rate balloon payment approximately $550k due 1992 could either pay off refinance prevailing rates paid off using some approximately $900k excess cash bad invested Crestar Investment Management Account IMA above amount necessary back Irrevocable Letters Credit ILC turn backed self-funded insurance programWe approx $27 million IMA pledged back $18 million ILC Paying off mortgage method didnt require use cash added benefit bringing colateralization ILCs line reality still some concerns regarding projected cash flow late fall 1993 arranged loan $550k Patriot bank secured building immediately put funds CDs same bank would mature fall 1993 giving us guaranteed availability cash needed might seem strange transaction first turns out good move meantime property has taken nose dive value doubt would secure note size now net cost about $5k ensure availability $550k isnt too bad deal footnote messed up didnt eliminate mortgage reduction fund $292k paid off Reston property wouldnt have changed bottom line would will move some assets restricted fund column unrestricted funds Another footnote will have take money Out investment year could drop out time havent yet decided should tell last year has cakewalk AMA terms its financial management would accurate statement either April 1992 controller Lynne Collins left pursue career great southwest dramatic impact ability function attempt reduce costs Vince Mankowski Executive Director opinion didnt really need controller decided simply put other employees charge bookkeeping department Somehow got downgraded accounting bookkeeping perspective investment management being done various investment services like CapitoLine etc McGivern Associates doing accounting left in-house needs bookkeeping least did opinion Making matters worse fact person put charge almost immediately went maternity leave Vince thought could work home could come office able say didnt work out would understatement day until about year later never received communications directly accounting department Prior talked two three times per week constantly complained wasnt being kept informed President Executive Council until April year 1993 finally hired true controller have great expectations ability year surviving has made life little difficult problems having timeliness financial reporting membership people must make financial decisions can traced situation Auditor usually starts audit May completes June early July year got audit September accounting system computer able keep 12 months open time therefore cant start inputting 1993 information computer until 1992 closed cant close until auditor has made adjustments has usually happened late May early June year couldnt close out 1992 until July could start put 1993 information know lack leadership accounting department made auditing process difficult year resulted delays other reasons know its tough year foregoing presented explanation excuse bottom line AMA 12-31-92 has assets $114 million has notes payable $16 million doesnt take rocket scientist figure out AMA far rocks desperate financial condition has rumored some people seem think spreading BS will enhance goals 1993 banner year AMA sees us about 1992 perhaps slightly up projections 1994 beyond improving trend due primarily projected reduction operating cost Muncie compared Reston As example Salaries budget 1994 should slightly less $14 million compared slightly $17 million actual expense reflected 1992 audit Unfortunately insurance kinds legal expenses continuing climb offsetting savings also going forced replace mainframe computer system 1984 vintage system will enable us better manage AMA hopefully further reduce operating costs ary1994 137 Its happened often over years AMA employee Ive lost count telling people work Academy almost always ask What AMA realize thats leading question could result receiving wide variety responses especially individuals less enamored Academy important question ask now have handout trade shows enumerates various services etc entitled 36 Reasons oint fall somewhere between Baskin-Robbins Heinz look list realize Academy much could Indeed has because serve opinion diverse memberships hobby/sport Modeling has multitude interests ability levels age groupings socialeconomic backgrounds other factor wish study Academy tries serve Often fall shortnot because dont care because resources axailable form personnel time money variety other factors affect focus least necessity address less-favorable aspects hobby sport As common areas life attacks come sides Certainly legitimate concerns expressed too often must focus items fostered problems interpretation rumors fact individuals avail themselves information through sources already place So often hear admonition dont care about politics stuff Ijust want fly have fun Golly subscribe Just point out lighter side fun consider following Wednesday PR Director Jay Mealy received call local Muncie club HOG 127 No talking flying pigswere referring Muncie Harley-Davidson chapter president group wondered whether next Sundays event some 150 bikes riders several state area could visit AMA site max half hour Jay said no problem set up informal airshow consisting son Chris himself yours truly What blast About 4pm 150 Harleys police escort rumbled view north end site Have ever heard 150 Harleys once Granted running low speed what sound half hour later completed show some 200 mature mostly couples very appreciative bikers What blast left check $300 site development badwe netted $10 minute demo about newest members Mr John E Owen pictured club field bright-eyed eager get business flying John sent along brief letter introduce himself Dear Mr Lowe Members Employees Academy Let start introducing myself name John Edison Owen born January 10 1993 father older brother both members AMA have asked father help letter because due procrastination am yet member Enclosed will find application check dues point allowance large spent local hobby shop have allowed yearly AMA dues father instructors Sonoran Desert Flyers have helpful hope ready solo soon Dad feels Dons articles importance using rudder have helpful improved flying skills havent said anything dont know what excited about because use rudder elevator turn bother ready move PT-40 25-year-old Ugly Sick fathers am hoping hand-me-down dad also has interesting engine called Morton M-5 Maybe Im good boy.Sincerely John H Owen know John going really enjoy hobby/sportjust soon hes able stand sit benefit anonymous hand back Incidentally read letter youve probably noticed made Freudian slip spelling described dads 25year-old model Welcome John AMA 492688 Yep Theres lighter side activity serious business side consider following Competition Regulations rule book will available hopefully first year Please note carrier 1994 membership card will contaln brief message indicating need return Headquarters free rule book will mailed bulk mail Additional copies will available through Supply Service $250 plus normal shipping handling charge Please reminded Competition Regulations contains information relative so-called rule book events individuals desiring information concerning fun flys fly-ins frequency information Safety Code general sanctioning information etc directed Membership Manual latter document mailed members clear plastic envelope along Supply Service catalog stickers after first year males locking car restaurant parking lot demanded money brandished gun Jay ran three shots fired 22 caliber gun bullets caught Jay back able continue restaurant received help Two young men quickly apprehended talked Jay next day sore both physically emotionally released hospital within 24 hours actually resumed duties championships bullet monitored movement prior returning home express profound concern Jays well being Additionally apologize representatives 35 other countries witness seamy side culture Hopefully incident did dampen spirits able enjoy rest competition visit United States have worked Bob Vojslavek both through modeling activities decade key AMA employee October 6th Bob underwent surgery consisting heart transplant appears going well know would appreciate cards letters suggest mail Headquarters will make certain receives promptly allowed phone calls flowers know join us wishing him speedy recovery also saddened have report PR Director Jay Mealy injured during recent free flight World Championships accosted three young Some 200 guests enjoy demonstration AMA site 138 Model Aviation Benson HOG Chapter 127 presents IOU got check mail $300 PR Director Jay Mealy 150 throbbing Harleys head back town tour pig roast John E Owen AMA 492688 Letter column space permits I--S Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 State Maine Scale Shootout Scale contest fly-in weather picture perfect field well groomed immaculate Most people outstanding An excellent weekend events RC Fun Scale RC Sportsman Expert comhined 19 contestants did outstanding joh flying As recall no damage done airplanes Saturday July 31 tome alrcraft judged statically field open flying Sunday August 1 remainder planes judged planes flown contest sponsored Portland Propsnappers Skystreakers Skystreakers field New Glouster Maine Ray Labonte CD assisted wife Rohin did superh job handling paperwork pictures fumished hy Mac MeGuffin Ma Dedaldan myself will show Cape Ann Auction June 15 1993 Cape Ann club held auction new concept idea auction off items owner wanted get rid donate money raised donated AMA goal raise $500 accomplished check $644 sent AMA As far know first auction type Cape Ann club commended its efforts took several pictures evening Murphy struck again several did come Out good enough print So will have imagine Hardy Prince appeared demonstrated scratch-built Curtiss Jr -scale 9-foot model powered 6 hp Kroaker motor Also Elliot Anderson ran four-cylinder 0S 320 engine Leader Club program Quinapoxet club has attained Leader Club status fourth club District congrats members appears some confusion about Leader Club program program AMA has recognize outstanding clubs meet criteria send paperwork meant detract other clubs leader type clubs area Video tapes two tapes wandering around District hopefully trying find way back sent out booth retumed know whereabouts please have returned titles Diamonds Sky Marvelous MiniaturesGrand Illusions promo tape * January1994 139 Jack Buckley starting P-47 son assists Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery ship Smiths raccoon greeting guests cookout Part flight line some contestants spectators Part judging lineup Harry Newman Dave Eisner Don Krafft Dick Carlsons vultee vindicator ou-i Scratch-built dope fabric powered ST 2500 Fun Scale winners L-R Peter Flanigan 2nd P-51D Bob Smith 1st Piper J-3 Bren Bailey 3rd Ultimate Biplane Sam DiNoto auctioning off kit Jim Connor assisting Sport Scale winners Charlie Nelson 1st Waco Jack Buckley 2nd P-47 Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery Ship F-u i Lg ElM i ieI t AMA plaque president Gary Dennison Associate Vice President Zip codes outlive area represented Deco Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstocn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes085 086 088 0891 Toot Brown 52 PW POCS Boo 2135 APOAE 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codes070-076 078 079 Vincoduliano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Point NY 1778 zip codestl7-119 Walt Gosry 622 Franklin Boolevard Absecon NJ 08201 -2717 zip CodesUO 08Z 083 Rap JuochEus 7 Evergreen Acenue Nec Hyde Pads NY 11040-3914 zip CodesO9O 081 100-l04 106 107 110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1885 Peotield Road Penlield NY 14526-1409 zip codeai40-147 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenan Latharn NY 121 10-2433 zip codeol2o-123 128 929 133-136o Terry Terrenolre 101 5mthtield Drive Endicotl NY 13760-4329 zip codeot3o-132 137-939 946 149 Woody Woodman 233 Longviern Drive Bayville NJ 08721-3116 zip cadsao77 8087 Frequency Coordinator Los SenIor 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13135-9507 am saddened announce deaths fellow northern New Jersey modelers George Gaydos Lou Phillips George always outstanding m CL Scale Lou RC Pattern Vintage trust will both enter perfect landing through gateway airfield Heaven Ron Farkas turns eastern Long Island AVP baton Vince Juliano Ron moved Fairfax Virginia due employment change always served district dedication during years AVP behalf AMA thank him wish him Godspeed future endeavors Vince comes board well qualified having promoted model aviation eastern Long Island years chairman consortium five clubs convinced Brookhaven Township make available flying site Further representing model aviation area another site Suffolk County retired school teacher club affiliations Cloud Dancers Long Island Sky Hawks Long Island Pattern Society privilege presenting Gold Medal Leader award Keystone RC Club Quakertown PA September 18 Bob Brown District II VP serving FAI Pylon Championships Jury ratulations KRC Joe Beshor Long Island Skyhawks AMA chartered club #860 have awarded Gold Leader Club status Under AMA Leader Club program club may qualify submitting official application demonstrated several areas good sportsmanship safety community service Skyhawks quarter-scale club well organized rents grass surface field Manorville New York Skyhawks participate activities such public air shows fun-flys technical presentations donations model magazines local libraries distribution award presented monthly membership meetings District II AVP Ron Farkas group photo shows Ron center club officers L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Gary Dennison President Mike Gross Treasurer second photo shows Ron left presenting Ron Farkas Skyhawks Leader Club Award L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Ron Farkas Dist II AVP Gary Dennison ce Gross Treasurer Rockland County Radio Control Club held its first annual Just Fun Fun-Fly July 28th turned out wonderful day multiclub get-together weather cooperated food plentiful importantly everybody having good time flying began around 10 am after participants registered airplanes inspected approximately 60 aircraft flight line flew managed return terra firma scratch Model aviation wonderful way develop long lasting friendships through common bond simple Fun-Fly like helps make new friends strengthens bonds exist result great hobby Rockland County Radio Control Club plans making annual event hopes everyone interested joins day great fun flying RCRC would like thank participated welcomes back next year Electric fun-fly anyone Burlington County RC Club held fourth annual Electric Fly July 10 North Burlington High School Impressive speed some flying wings sailplanes Bob Afflerback flew Dalotel Best Aerobatic Keith Shaws Michigan meet through Pattern maneuvers perfection Can believe B- 17 push stick four motors start same time Joe Beshar along smooth-flying White Electrician Old-Timer free flight models seemed adapt well Electric power climb glide flights Im sort partial Old-Timers Electrics seemed niche modelers unless quiet bothers August 15 Nassau Flyers hosted Giant Scale fly-in ideal day warm clear light winds national anthem sung Tommy Feiocco buzz activity followed Roy Jacobson flew Travelaire 4000 Al Gaudiosi P-51D Mustang 40 entries about 3000 spectators crowd just loved CDs very successful event Nick Capriotti Tommy Feiocco spoke entrants said would back again next year just great day Roy Juschkus L-R Tommy Felocco CD Frank Sarosy Nick Capriotti holding Travelaire 4000 Cedar Creek Park Nassau County NY Heres idea really worked well summer CJRCC Past Presidents night great success 35 years history represented past presidents able attend deli subs soda coffee provided lowcost highly worthwhile inducement great club turnout Stories way used abounded club has around few years event worth considering Later summer privileged witness annual Precision Aerobatics competition staged control line contingent Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC Wes de Cou found Giants fan Beth Godfrey Rosalia Salvador sitting very windy scorers table tallying contest results fellas flying jawboning enjoying some great burgers soda ERMAC event ably directed Bill Lindemann seen enjoying soda talking District II VP Joe Beshar women support men support model airplane hobby important participants club activities During travels around central New Jersey found Marguerite Gargiulo receiving Gold Leader Club award along entire membership Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC Marguerite prime mover clubs effort win award acting recordkeeper event organizer head cheerleader.anything necessary assure process kept moving During award ceremony club members mentioned evening largely result Marguerites untiring efforts Wes de Cou 140 Model Aviation awks Leader Club Award L Ron Farkas Dist II AVP R Gary Dennison president Joe Beshars B-17 Bob Afflerback Dalotel WattsUpsceneat Bob I%opskl North Burlington planes rigged High School field days flying Wolit Geary Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win four-channel radio Deadline entries December31 1993 TLi4iuuu1IkbE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive P0 Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Muncie Donations few months ago club received prospectus AMA Headquarters asking donations national site Muncie Indiana plea essential growth national site because AMA Council voted allow membership dues spent physical development Muncie during 1994 special thank extended clubs have already extended various size donations unique idea generated Keystone RIG Club could produce sizable donation ctub.heres works KRC Electric Fly donated product raffled raffle ticket sales donated flying-site fund Couldnt next function meet. better yet club meeting Any donation national site will benefit individual member Thanks again KRC great idea Positive Publicity Positive local publicity sure way educate public benefits model aviation apparent clubs active within community have few flying-site problems Charlie Fries sent great article Carlisle Sentinel pertaining Capitol Area Flyers Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania informative newspaper article provided positive focus club something like club call local newspaper usually needed Fun-Fly Activity Round Top Park Athens Pennsylvania site Valley RIG Annual Fun Fly Contest Forty-eight entrants Canada Connecticut Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania enjoyed weekends frivolity Awards prizes numerous although doubt expressed significance Stop Sign award presented Dave Baron Dan Luchaco provided picture winners Another interesting Fun-Fly event held Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania first AMA-sanctioned event club members went Out clean up fields contest day club built new pavilion two pictures below exemplify hard work Eastern Championships AAA current military base closing certainly conducive maintaining flying sites Unfortunately Eastern States Championships AAA canceled due unwillingness Navy Warminister facility breakdown communication led several contestants being notified cancellation Apologies Delaware Valley Federation Academy expressed Hopefully contest 47 years will lost may interested knowing Geoff Styles attempting coordinate effort will allow sites like used government bureaucracy will provide great challenge him Vote As mentioned last months column have choice representative AMA Council statements candidate listed Model Aviation official ballot Please understand campaign statements vote accordingly vote does count .make sure yours Shows As winter months set club activity sometimes seems wane lack good flying weather mall show can utilized increase club participation also provide worthwhile public relations Material assist effort available Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters mall show booth also available upon request local Associate Vice President Vice President Examples activity shown pictures Carlisle Airomodelers sent Glenn Love January1994 141 Contestants Valley RC Club Fun-Fly Long shot Carlisle Mall Show Heres great mall display New pavilion Balsa Busters club field Contestants club members first Balsa Busters Fun-Fly Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Free Flight past have mentioned free flight alive well District IV reason availability several sites permit Category III flyingThere site south Cuckoo Virginia prime example site situation major difference site hear much across country lack sites need possibly purchase site true categories aeromodeling just free flight fact free flight does take room other categories sufficient just able fly over given amount land must have ability traverse land model recovery need site quite large such acreage easily come East led William Saunders what few sport thing really needed Bill took considerable step purchasing tract land primary thought developing land free flight site usable other activities Much additional clearing has done site becoming very important location competition Several meets year now held site latest contest held August saw over 60 contestants spend two days great weather flying just about everything book couple extra events such pre-World-War-II Wakefield Bill provides site also acts contest director events ably assisted several others promotion active sponsorship sport should never go recognition pleased present Bill Superior Service Award Academy acknowledge appreciation effort involved free flight note meet held site should make very effort make trip Cuckoo Support Bill Saunders efforts behalf Competition Fun-Fly National Competition Fun-Fly Association Championships held Labor Day weekend Raleigh Aeromasters Field Youngsville North Carolina very well-run event ceremony goes make important occasion will material submitted article appear Model Aviation providing coverage of activity interim congratulations should go out club especially RAM president Dave Norris event director Gary Harris codirector Robert Vess others contributing its success sponsors will noted article Competition Fun-Fly Association rules quite different AMA rule book fun-fly also local event rules aircraft very specialized events require skill quick reflexes days competition full continuous activity scheduled area drop just might get hooked Raleigh Aeromasrers involved aeromodeling community activities has resulted club being selected Academy Model Aeronautics Gold Leader Club award presented club president during ceremonies contest Congratulations go clubs District IV have attained Leader Club status Flying Sites Several clubs area well way toward getting new sites Some private property others public lands such landfills brought attention over weekend club runs problem such should contact can contact AMA headquarters assistance club question approval obtain flying site landfill went far have paved runway site provided county concerned possibility some members county board think field use fact has no flying site seems officials concerned want club operate site great no problem far goes kicker want someone times flying can take place site open comers impossible situation no way club can operate manner since safety especially would risk also problem providing someone monitor site fulltime ability check insurance coverage other requirements individuals members club Club membership mandatory requirement operating specified club hours established safety rules way go clubs operate public land checks made individuals entering property site Huntersville North Carolina example Everyone using property required AMA member must pay fee use site annual fee also daily fee non clubmembers equitable situation acceptable Contact Academy club has such problem can provided legal response personal visit go talk officials necessary wait until lost Appreciation Richmond Area Radio Control Club received letter appreciation Department Aviation Commonwealth Virginia part letter addressed Bud Adams reads wanted thank other members Richmond Area Radio Control Club RARCC terrific display static flying aircraft brought Flight Day 1993 Virginia Aviation Museum letter signed Betty P Wilson Aerospace Education Specialist example outstanding community service enhances position club Congratulations RARCC fine participation Model Aviation i 1 [e U 14 i0J [v32]Ut — Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeilI Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3638 Ranchweod Rd Odande FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pempene Dr Pensaceic FL 32514 Wtlhetmina Cirihase saoe Arber Place Knoeclile TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibeonten FL 33534 Goatees Dlaz 1483 Ashierd Ave #701 Cendade PR 50917 James M Edwards ass Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38652 Ken Hensel 8833 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Themlee Dr N C5erleeton Sc 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Reed Mebjie AL 36605 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerleil Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 9ev 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oreve Blvd Facama City 6each FL32408 George Perrymas 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ave Saidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1500 Sycamere Mencheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bureis Fields Sue 1503 Strickland Rd lnieriavhen FL 32148 Phene 190d1 684-2517 Ziggy Ziegenbein Decatur Georgia important contest director Atlanta area does something else important too Ziggy wife have already raised six children adopted So now have adopted six Argentina doing missionary work orphanage brought home six wonderful little human beings have now 21/2 years L-R standing Vanesa 12 Gabi 14 Man 9 Kneeling Veronica 1flV Csrl 7V Curs 9t i standing tront ot Mart ts Sig 4 Star t2tJ Saito 120 it doesnt look too important picture Youre something Ziggy. first arrived spoke no English Gail Jacobson District V Radio Control Racing Contest Board Representative has served effectively well years post Currently some controversy over replacement 15 engine 40size engine RC Pylon Racing Gail has contacted phone letter matter agree him room both events racing contest After 1993 15 displacement event can run time contest subject pleasure CD can run provisionally Another point Gail has made agree again generally decisions effecting various racing events best made handled RC Racing Contest Board itself AMA Council What think Okay heres surprise century Nashville airport Heres DC-8 front couple DC-9s another DC-8 full people ready take off watt Somebody got behind DC-8 either giant monster DC-8 got smaller Actually model anyone inside theyll have get out Sorry folks aint real Dan Fry 81-inch-long model could have fooled Dans model has two K&B 40 engines weighs 10 pounds took three months build scratch Peachy model plane Recently Mississippi Coast Radio Control Club held its 3rd Annual Mall Show Raffle pictured below Show Chairman Ben ivoertwener presenting $300 check Miss Sandy Dickerson Director Mississippi Easter Seal Society Society sent Michael Agardi represent child left club donated money honor Mr Ed Jackett succumbed cancer March 7 year right lower Dick Stamms model showing ravages 1969 hurricane Camille worst hurricane hit US century Club President Jim Fields provided picture Thanks Jim above linan Mettn Jr about tauncn Free Flight P-30 recent Florida FF Championships Jack Stafford Orlando showing Brian rising hot air thermals might lurking atmosphere Brians father Brian Sr wrote nice letter asked opinion Free Eight Builder Model rule suggests Juniors allowed fly model built someone else might become interested involved Having FF life Brian humbly disagree rule better left like Enterprise Alabama Wiregrass Radio Control Club its semi-annual Fun-Fly two weeks ago Club President Contest Director Ken Blackwell wants meet winners Above L-R Chris Hunt Marty Martin Mike Hipwell Darrel Dunkelbirger Richard Dozier Garland Sullivan Kneeling Alex Perez Scott Rickenbacker Scott says Capn Eddys direct descendants Some prizes included free gift certificates friendly neiehborhood hobby shop Sanford Sun Flyers secretary Mark Geisler Winter Springs Florida wants know clubs first Anniversary Picnic Fun-Fly huge success 30 members 20 spectators Marks wife Carol did cooking snap above busy pit area everybody having ball Tom Presley Chuck Rabette big winners go Montgomery occasionally visit Radio Aero Modelers below picture Luther Moore scratch-built Jaeger airplane very high quality As recall picture taken friend Cecil Park Montgomery Thanks Cecil. ary 1994 143 U I] [ SUE 11 J01 bE Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Veins IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Did miss column last month forgot tell would Nats issue dont have column However have catch up lets get rainy weather finally broke enough district yours truly could get out some district events started out month August back Lawrenceville IL start LSF nationals first day event laid hack featured hand-tow event caught off guard didnt know hand-tow event exists soaring events Boy ever impressed what could fast runner other end line launch almost like coming off winch launch clicked right chatted some nice folks including Bob Champine wife Gloria hope got names right Anyway Bob timing two flights before could anything discourage him great time timing coaching him during flights hope didnt screw him up too much left LSF event early enough Id have enough time drop club field Robinson Illinois just north LSF meet always like drop unannounced hot am always out cant time worked out well though couple fellas field great time chatting both little second weekend found two events first event hosted Lexington MAC annual IMAA fly-in has grown quite show local visitors though local club just up road never seem get time visit field pleasant surprise see growth event has see proceeds event passed Dream Factory Anyway really enjoyed stay event Although didnt take much time talk local members did get some socializing bunch folks background let LMAC guys thing keeping things running smoothly guests took off Indianapolis Sunday Indy RC South fly-in American Diabetes Association another great day event crowd showed up prove lot good flying going include such things demo flights some Combat just plain old hamming-it-up flying As goal year club trying hit least four thousand dollars end event magic number met time hat off both clubs clubs out also have charity events events usually great public service give modeling good name after two trips found Cheetah eaten its camshaft enough early warnings monitoring also sent oil analysis Alas ground old bird mend jts wounds before could make further jaunts District VL ended chances trips further reaches District VI Id planned August September engine pretty well trashed inside Oh bill came Whew couldve done lot model building money gave mechanics Still need old bird make trips out see long run worth Since Cheetah down during Labor Day borrowed wifes car go Muncie AMA FF Nats Flying Aces represented well Society Antique Modelers can tell big event free fighters spread over Muncie site day was just type day would dream too air sort calm thermals sunny warm As usual spent day gabbing also took some time watch some flying personally enjoyed Flying Aces flying watch miniature WW II fighter cruising across sky like line thrilling also Peanut Cubs just flitted everywhere got real kick out watched some antiques RC-assisted flight thats way go am purist would hate losing fine old ships have some own play know enjoyment having head thermal after power shut down Its great fun Anyway day wound down decided head home long drive back thing Id like mention before go fly major FF events used using motor bikes great see being used sometimes wonder rider watching hes going strong potential accidents Use care Im let discuss another thing heard about FF Nats garden intruded bike fact FF guys nerve ask elderly neighbor could climb top house look model could believe ears tears fear Jay Mealys intervention led resolution neighbors concem fairness must report free fighters group aghast actions two took up substantial collection repair damage Executive Council decided buy land future aeromodeling decided have enough land free flight events site big some have flown its quite workable better part world must remember neighbors also have rights insure longevity Muncie must respect rights pieces just bigger take longer deal modeling experience has really helped lot Speaking modelingI intend build new ship winter older stuff beginning show some wear see Terra Haute R/C Club has become newest Gold Leader Clubs Lets give warm congrats ajob well done club Ive known since days AVP Ive found very active club throughout years just thing chose tube involved Terra Haute isnt itself newsletters get several districts clubs going after gold hat off about photo shown below comes John Rawlings St Peters Missouri Tom Ramsey holding Spitfire look-alike thats powered cobalt 25 motor swings 13 x 8 prop using 14 cells Ill bet goes pretty well thought cute Its photo Kenny Kerns four grandsons watching him fly model kind reminded some stories Ive read about pilots did same thing full-size alrports before day finally came could fly hope seeing some future modelers picture next few weekends uneventful Since use Cheetah much get around other things fill time Thats OK since allowed some time RV-6A almost have wings ready jig have never around full size building project its almost like model building 144 Model Aviation gh now. owa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 31 3-437-42 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Mass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its first week October weather definitely getting winter looking weekend will see first local swap meets being Indian Citys flying sessions tapering off expect crowded events get meet chew over items concern placing faces names voices often surprise Look up meets winter hope Michigan area visiting Brillion November Executive Council meeting permitting Milwaukee too have twice date clashes meetings shall know next EC Meeting October Winter activities different summer ones climates sure help keep modeling alive kicking us New models engines such plus haggling over what want sell makes day shoot past new year hovering near future also means new officers run clubs associations modelers small percentage membership grease wheels keep clubs ticking have given lot thought clubs run have stated several times privilege belong club right covered pay dues believe everyone club has contribute have list committees describe objectives suggested number members wish have copy list send stamped self-addressed envelope So volunteers now looking after clubs wholehearted thanks you send photos officers will delighted use column way get news clubs through newsletters get month have never run count now read day place ones need look again briefcase editors special individuals provide lifeline clubs need lots help clubmates make task easier quality contents newsletters superh make use other clubs contents AMAs national summer visited several flying sessions usually way back work. managed get local Giant fly-in variety models impressive also impressed loudness engines Darned wasnt annoying heavy-metal designs flew sounded impressive isnt time consider level sound important realism flight Another situation caused concern demonstration flying models allowed fly directly flight line usually during some aerobatic maneuver like rolling circle flat eight Models should allowed fly directly flight line unless way way out margin safety some problem radio airframe will practically zero unless its flight pattern designed provide safety distance New officers new members new rules new flying fields new activities part being club Remember field need club Plan everything can keep develop flying sites AMA has materials help other subjects its availablefree ary1994 145 Keith Anderson Northfield MN Goldberg Cub floats made necessary wet summer flooded nearby bean field Bill McMathRCCD way backi 0-500 racer ham too Mrs Jim Pries volunteer cook Third Annual Harold Lynch Fly-In Ed Sieh contemplating first delicious bite brat hand Gavin mike Radio Control Club Detroit RCCD Scale Classic 1993 Mr Bill Stranahan Lockheed Sirius done Charles Lindbergh colors Bill likes unusual subjects excellent craftsman Radio Control Club Detroit Q-500 winners uding 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 ispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 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 Humble Texas Jetero Radio Control Club Humble Texas celebrated its first annual Big Bird Fly-In conjunction airshow raffle held two tickets Southwest Airlines flying lessons Aviation Services proceeds raffle benefit Humble Area Beautiful Committee John OBrian won Best Show Polikarpov P02 Russian biplane John has reputation building beautiful models Tom Street contest director Chuck Elsey codirecror event Tom indicated new field donated model airport Atascocita Landfill Recycling Facility twice large the club formerly used 10000 yards dirt brought Atascocita Landfill mnway along heavy equipment level site planting grass seed What deal sprinlder system planned installed near future club has added about 6000 square feet covered area has about 120 members support type operation Jetero RC club larger clubs Houston area wish thank Jetero RC club generous hospitality look forward making again next year Street Johnnie Smith presenting plaque Al Evans Time Effort Jetero R/G Club Al 78 years young Congratulations Al Johnnie Smith Tom Street Gene Hempel District VIII VP trying figure out rain going stop Johnnie Smith presenting Club Appreciation Plaque Richard Senger Waste Management Site Manager Rodney Smith Waste Management Community Relations Manager what club would dream have working relationship large corporation such Waste Management help develop flying site Gene Dobesh Houston TX prepares Lawnmower some grass- cutting chores what really call Re mote-Controlled Lawn mower Perfect setting smooth cut Left right Gene Hempel District VIII VP Johnnie Smith Tom Street Richard Senger Rodney Smith Clyde Brothers AVP Left right standing members workers supported Jetero RC Club Grand opening Bill Moore treasurer Larry Wyatt impound Clyde Brothers District VIII AVP Steve Behrends club VP Horrace Cain gopher Tom Street CD Johnnie Smith club president Shannon Kielber newsletter editor Al Evans backbone club Sitting Gail Longell Becky Speck maintaining registration Tom Street Contest Director event displaying stable models Jerry Rivard Glasair 146 Model Aviation ones Dallas TX displaying beautiful AT-6 JW just keeps adding goodies model enhance its appearance After delicious barbecue dinner Saturday night entertainment furnished Cool Water Country Western band great time Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska reported AVP Jack Sibert Lincoln Sky Knights RC club held two-day Pattern competition July 10th 11th meet drew 25 pilots six states competed six AMA Pattern classes following list first place winner class Novice Gary Neill Lincoln NE Sportsman Wayne Sabatka Kansas City MO Advanced Orland McKee Raytown MO MastersBob Pastorello El Reno OK PAlCharley Reed Raytown MO RC Fun ScaleJeny Cheney Bloomfield IA Contest director event Dennis Manning High winds heavy rain did dampen spirit pilots attendance News Colorado reported Jim Shaw morning started out cloud sight looked like start perfect day What better way Dream Flight 34 special persons Colorado Easter Seals camp high Colorado Rockies looking forward special day break bonds earth fly Meanwhile down sleepy little town Arvada Colorado group 120 active modelers getting ready greet special guests large 20-by-40-foot tent set up anticipation hot sun models air show well trainer aircraft afternoon session being readied campers Colorado National Guard Buckely Field warming up Cobra gunship donated busses way up mountains pick up campers flying site master chef Joe Vella helpers busy setting up field kitchen cook hot dogs prepare soft drinks extras noon meal campers arrived 10 am Cobra arrived 1015 delight everyone 1030 air show started bang 20 aircraft readied flying included PIG Plastic Pilot jumping Astro Hog eighteen small paratroopers jumping Islander five large Scale aircraft smokers helicopter being put through paces turned out great airshow crowd enjoyed part routines After airshow lunch provided everyone present After lunch real excitement began Club members 12 trainers buddy system ready campers After fiveminute lesson camper presented Honorary Certificate Flight along Polaroid picture front Cobra gunship big thank-you city Arvada naming 31st July Dream Flight day business community its support donating food busses tents news media did cover event photos proof great time campers having flying event Note VP Congratulations Arvada Associated Modelers Gold AMA club District IX Hats off job well done ary 1994 147 Kelly Smith receiving pilot certificate Inspecting Cobra gunship contest Heather Morrow receiving pilot certificate Joe Vella chief cook airshow Lisa unn iiyirig Lou uuuuy UUA Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajes HI 96701 Howard Baldwin #L-500 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95626 Darwin Barrie 8252 5 Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lace Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608-1828 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 1290t E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District X hosts 1993 Free Right World Championships Located southwest corner San Joaquin Valley central California world famous Lost Hills free flight facility recent site FM international competition Octoher 4-9 thirty countries two hundred competitors participated event competing class FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber FIC Power Conducting event magnitude requires coordination cooperation individuals organizations Through cooperative efforts AMA National Free Right Society Southern California Aero Team SCAT 1993 Free Right World Championships resounding success District X wishes thank dozens volunteer workers selflessly gave time energy expertise conducting contest coordinating special activities overwhelmingly contributed success event special thanks extended tremendous efforts Bill Hartill Contest Director Bob Waterman NFFS President Chip Smith Jay Mealy AMA competition staff very special thanks also extended Bill Bogart president members Southern California Aero Team contribution countless man-hours hard work Congratulations members USA FM Free Right Team achieving top honors world competition District Xs own Randy Archer reigning FiC World Champion made two row once again taking gold FiC Power event Congratulations competitors Before leaving topic free flight would like welcome congratulate Doug Galbreath Davis California newest member District X staff appointee Free Right Contest Board recent polling District X free flight Leader Members Doug elected represent District contest board filling vacancy created resignation Joe Noreross last spring would also like thank other candidates Steve Geraghty Los Gatos California Roger Coleman Long Beach California participating selection three candidates extremely knowledgeable dedicated free fighters selection single representative exceedingly difficult Leader Members polled expressed equal endorsement three heartfelt thanks goes out free flight Leader Members assisting selection process Congratulations also order Modesto Radio Control Flyers recent acquisition dedication new flying site Located 35 miles northeast Modesto north shore Woodland Reservoir expansive facility sports 600-foot paved runway ample parking room special activities future growth October 2 field dedicated name club member past president Ward Hendricks highly instrumental acquiring developing site dedication ceremony followed open house during public treated variety modeling demonstrations exhibitions Several spectators offered hands-on introduction RC through clubs innovative Try-to-Ry event utilizing trainer aircraft buddy box skills club president Ken Flora efforts Radio Control Flyers Inc acquiring new facility typical determination resourcefulness modelers District X faced loss use prominent facilities Crows Landing club pulled together quickly moved acquire new site Within weeks new site located negotiations land use agreement initiated Within few short months site development began Fundralsing achieved through sponsored donations club member assessments future site development continues through some truly innovative funding techniques Modesto Radio Control Flyers invite visit site youre area welcomes new members club Enjoying near-perfect year-round flying conditions District X host dozens hundreds world-class events events scheduled fall spring conditions optimum fall no exception addition 1993 Free Flight Worid Championships Lost Hills San Joaquin Valley central California site annual Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs Fall Festival Madera Unlimited Air Races Golden State Stunt Championships control line Precision Aerobatics much much small portion events activities planned throughout District CVRCS clubs Fall Festival capped 225 contestants once again maxed several applicants could accommodated two-day event club members kept winches going almost constantly times 30 sleek graceful sailplanes air seeking elusive thermals soaring max time smoke dust cleared Sunday Daryl Perkins Pasadena Soaring Society headed points list 2608 points Following final round top ten finishers competed three-minute precision round tlyoff Landing within inches dead center Scott Meader South Bay Soaring Society took first flyoff Record attendance achieved again year Madera Unlimited Air Race October 6-10 nearly enough space remaining months column event justice itll suffice say worldclass event premiering much aeromodelings leading technology Accolades go Miller/ Krohn Racing Team Kent McKenna Mike Helsel AVP John Krohn first second-place finish Unlimited Gold Class Until next time.keep em safe keep em flyn Model Aviation rict X VP Rich Hanson congratulates Modesto Radio Control Flyers Inc acquisition new flying site Aerial view Modesto Radio Control Flyers expansive Ward Hendricks Field near Modesto California Miller/Krohn team placed first second Gold Madera Unlimited Air Race 1993 USA team Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills CA U IJ L ml 1 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard L Seser 781 Lillodet Ct Lanconner WA 98257 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 holiday season almost upon us hope finds peace contentment Also would nice also found perfect gift either some special place nestled under tree Orville Brooks went down La Grande visit Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Meet August Since Bush Pilots very first District XI club reach Gold Level new club classification wanted award certificate during contest great pleasure make award very nice group modelers also great time watching contest talking number old friends making new ones super weather too hot too windy also arranged little airshow during lunch both days Saturday night very nice steak feed enjoyed listening Dick Hansen tell crowd could get involved socalled big-time Scale events skillsall need desire go out get involved does take time money required whatever CD Graham Hicks sent some nice photos taken Rob Jones First up shot CD club sparkplug Graham Hicks nicest people know Claude Tanner Claude builder lovely Maule modeled after taken great documentation shots Fortunately must have film camera particular day last picture Kurt Smiths Fleet great shot graceful bipe settling runway Bob Smurthwaite Grande Ronde contest nice talk Bob expressed desire sell model kit manufacturing setup would rather business stay Northwest interested becoming kit entrepreneur get touch Bob Right now involved flying car concept called Aviauto along Harvey Miller Rod Springer brought ducted-fan version Aviauto GR scale meet didnt see fly Whidhey Island R/C Society newsletter Wing-N-Ireditor Bill Sheily comes word about NAS Whidbey SealSky Fest 93 Due some cancellations star performers Air Show Navy requested WIRCS forprovide one-hour RC flight demo just prior show Despite late call WIRCS responded outstanding performances Tim Sparks Jim Bob Carpenter Don Belisle Wizard Aerial Comedy Ray Meyers Great PR work guys dont have pictures yet Bill Inman editor Rogue Eagles R/C Club newsletter reports Rogue Eagles Flyer Bill Giosi said Prestige Meet went like clockwork Have no idea won Trophy last year District X bunch managed coup made off Bill mentioned some members health problems Will Hanson heart attack followed stroke Will long-term recovery would appreciate hearing friends Bill also said Bob Bennett respiration problems required hospitalization back home probably workshop harassing Barbara Hope both gentlemen return fray soon Billings Flying Mustangs have new editor After 55 years editor Eric Hawkinson hung up eyeshade Eric has consistently best newsletter editors district since district has best newsletter editors makes him best nationally sorry press other things caused happen welcome Leland Schliep ranks keep clubs togetherthe newsletter editorsFrom first effort have following reported Dennis Winchell president about State Championship Race held Helena thought Dick Smith fastest Rossis course Dick found out need glue firewall fly good course Hmmm anyone get videotape Syd Russell edits SRAC newsletter recently noted tenth anniversary issue having lOs show up over newsletter too long ago Syd put together backwards sideways about disconnected MA story point no contributes some complain about product So gave food Boeing employees FF model flying club newsletter Andy Page Editor carried story Ed Lamb about third annual Quiet Riot 60 Acres Park north Redmond Quiet Riot sponsored three clubs SOBs BEFFMFC local Eagle Squadron Flying Aces Club format contest fun flying small rubber C02 Electric-powered models gliders 60 Acres small field suitable models kinds gas-powered ones excluded event well attended provided much-needed opportunity people fly small quiet free flight models malnly fun gather enjoy another different models year 32 enthusiasts got involved five Juniors weather very good drift being problem until Sunday afternoon both Keizer Club Salem RIC Pilots Assn comes news Duke Stanley Dupaquier passed away 19th August Duke longtime modeler much share always willing helped modelers always avid enthusiastic member fraternity Well miss Duke talks weve him members District talked about letter got John Worth raising questions about financial picture Academy As Finance Committee chairman wanted respond some parts letter JW seems claiming incumbent EVP Dave Brown mismanaging financial aspects AMA dont agree Dave has first EVP am aware really got involved financial workings AMA Next claim officers meeting auditor false Never happened What did happen auditor very busy didnt get around us early would have liked did found some bookkeeping practices accounting operations needed changed Some process being changed being worked before auditors report Number auditors list bringing accoounting department modem operation Another making accounting department chief center money control HQ operation wasnt started Council 1981 bookkeeping done hand Hardly changes have made since finally started using computers software chosen barely adequate never updated opinion accounting department brought up modem standards would have solved thr problems have faced over years Keeping track income outgo extremely important Never let said either JW someone knows hasnt lot political sense timing letter superb Make bunch unsupported statements cant easily reply maybe can steal election Because clubs involved Sequim Aeronauts/Olympic Eagles problem decided get involved insurance company am unable give total rundown Because material published talks about situation wanted share following Two clubs exist about 15 miles apart brand new few members older club allows newer club president use ham frequencies new club asks older club few frequencies older club refuses older club tries get charter newer club revoked simply because new club wants some frequencies use asked president older club establish committee members both clubs could find frequency sharing plan No plan found Using list frequencies use members older club shows two members older club use odd frequencies made out plan allowing older club continue use frequencies have using giving about 15 other non used frequencies newer club older club finds plan unacceptable have raised fuss youve read about Theres lawsuit intervenes * January 1994 149 Summary AMA Executive Council Meeting July 261993 Executive Cosncil Meeting Synopsis July 26 1993 meeting Executive Council held Muncie Indiana attendance Pres Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Dave Brown Exec Vice Pres Hamilton OH Dist VP Don Krafft Duxhury MA Dist III VP Bob Brown Bradford PA Dist IV VP Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA Dist V VP Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Dist VI VP Jim Sears Burgin KY Dist VII Pete Waters Northville MI Dist VIII VP Gene Hempel Garland TX Dist IX VP Russell Miller Carrington ND Dist X VP Richard Hanson Scottsdale AZ XI VP Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers Felix Gora Council Attomey meeting called order 910 am President Lowe body immediately met executive session consider personnel issues Following executive session brief recess Council reconvened following items addressed Due resignation Vince Mankowski Executive Director consideration given replacement After discussion moved seconded Bob Underwood hired Executive Director year motion carried Other items considered development contract salary minutes April meeting approved Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Jim McNeill District III Bob Brown incumbent Alfred Myers District VII Pete Waters incumbent William Oberdieck District XI Ed McCollough After discussion AMA finances modest dues increase moved membership categories new structure Category Youth Second Adult Senior Citizen Open Affiliate Old $14 $22 $30 $40 $20 New $15 $24 $32 $42 $22 An amendment above motion stated no 1994 dues income would used capital improvements Muncie facility Both motion amendment carried report Safety Committee approved thereby changing 1994 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code report Scholarship Committee presented Six Charles H Grant scholarships Nominating Committee report was approved 1993 amount $20500 approved list candidates included addition special scholarship granted memory Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator passed away during 1993 PADCOM Committee chairman Bob Brown gave report included information about various projects proposed Muncie Sports Development Group generally affirmed should cooperate group mutual benefit ie multiple-use facilities AMA property would used aeromodeling activities community activities discussion Ball Foundation grants indicated desire pursue source revenue Discussion usage philosophy Muncie facility indicated should embrace open door policy reasonable control preclude abuse vandalism etc discussion Visalia project drew no conclusions except affirm lack funds purchase property final decision project must made January 1994 discussion Nats structure future ensued generally agreed retain current Nats flavor trimmings provisional non-official events philosophy increased use volunteers non-paid expressed Council affirmed its commitment Texas 1994 Nats desire hold 1995 Nats Muncie additional facilities added through contributions other sources Additional business involved approval Superior Service awards Bill Saunders Howard Baldwin Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
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ANews Academy Model Aeronautics East Memorial Drive ie IN 47302 Self help still wait manufacturers get bandwagoo provide us top value mufflers engines time purchase manufacturers should very least make available good mufflers reasonable costs Except very few manufacturers being accomplished continued rapid growth larger models associated engines has created additional difficulty Modelers need begin concerted effort induce manufacturers understand situation take action should group less cooperative fine effort made Radio control Manufacturers Association regard frequency questionsThis question sound suppression unique United States another point becomes puzzling especially view fact majority engines manufactured outside United States true big bangers minimum engines start cylinder piston assemblies made out country countries have sound level laws equal AMA recommended 9OdBA-at-nine-feet value lower rules aeromodeling groups laws federal goveruments countries involvedyou meet fly Interestingly enough United States companies such MACS Mufflers sell countries United States largest single purchaser engines certainly should have enough voice require manufacturers work problem company such Irvine can make muffler efficient its Q40 surely others can well Until such time manufacturers provide us what must have have no choice except obtain good mufflers aftermarket sources Examples have appeared column past effective units will continue have mention can obtain what need installations manufacturers unit may prove satisfactory such Scale installations mounting special-application aircraft light weight size critical aftermarket manufacturer can does provide source Articles have appeared column other pages providing information drawings materials making own muffler add-on muffler some applications might source area true Competition Fun Fly Association Unlimited Expert category aircraft very very light aircraft cases finely engineered purpose Everything about aircraft including engine installation designed maximum strength within weight limits desired also sound-level requirement must met means aircraft must have good muffler possible use Davis Soundmaster muffler Formula Expert class model possible Unlimited What option survey aircraft flown competition will show use muffler made spray can described column recent article Dick Allen required pipe adapter particular engine spray can proper volume some aluminum tubing J-B Weld some plastic coupling Now can have very good muffler installation very reasonable cost very little effort Most installations recent championships category Webra 32s can easily carry spare field box use remote event should somehow damage installed number-one aircraft option can used model requiring minimum weight have seen use free flight another option can select assembly will increase back pressure operation will suffer Try hand easily fabricated mufflers obtain pipe header suit engine possibility Academy can put together document showing various forms units complete instructions drawings could considered supplement Sound Model Aeronautics handbook will item next Executive Council Meeting could also listing vendors add-on aftermarket mufflers vendors would send data sheets units purpose 4January1994 135 Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr S President Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Communications have recently accused some AMA failing communicate becoming secret society nature AMAs business organization such members have voice what difficulty providing mechanism allows everyone wants heard heard order meet need AMA organized form representative democracy Since possible assemble member place time choose representatives speak us Essentially function very much like Congress United States major difference nominations representatives comes directly membership large will first agree communication membership involvement total process important Thats function Most s business performed volunteers several thousand contribute some way process surely aware Council VP AVP Leader member arrangement must also aware contest boards multitudinous conmiittees contest directors etc part process AMA gives away over $80000 year worth free memberships help some way also must aware Model Aviation magazine National Newsletter district newsletters Cloud 9 publication etc also used inform members AMA Headquarters also fields thousands calls members has two FAX machines always has 1-800 numbers available members inquiries district holds district meetings hold national membership meeting year hold AVP meetings trade shows write thousands letters constituents spite accused some being secretive No circulate council agenda before meetings hold plebiscites conduct surveys once year publish minutes council meetings make financial records available anyone legitimate need have published financial statements years will see another soon ModelAviation have made current event videos give clubs VPs AVPs attend shows club meetings events much possible interface membership VP has budget help 12 VPs 100 AVPs provided CompuServe send Geoff Styles road constantly meet clubs help solve site problems have substantial PR budget tell world about aeromodeling have same problem Congress US has communicate very best ability make enlightened judgement get will never make everyone happy whole feel pretty darn good job yes now get little bit irritated people say dont communicate realize member has right voice opinion also realize vast majority could care less concemed about flying models having fun vocal minority want heard listen use input make judgement hope will best anyone has magic formula welding needs 170000 members responsive association would like hear Members may heard Council sessions am very formal person interest getting job done has never instance am aware member present Council meeting allowed voice opinions have always invited comment obvious interest subject under discussion have also added items agenda session real need member has enough interest business association attend session should allowed speak will always have oppottunity long am president election process defined By-Laws Any Open member may nominate office nominating committee consists eleven vice presidents executive vice president allowed place up three persons properly nominated Onto ballot office Write-in candidates allowed general election suppose could allow number candidates ballot would likelihood result runoffs times costs lots money present ballot included renewal mailing order save mailing costs suppose feeling Council composed evil persons concern self- perpetuation might conclude process very democratic fact remains however nominations come membership large therefore far less controlled situation governmental process am aware mechanism replace anyone Council membership wills Unfortunately receive very few nominations office think its another case dont care attitude membership Lawsuit often asked about SFA/AMA lawsuit have advised legal counsel discuss suit its litigation As know SPA sued AMA alleging number things AMA called mediation conference try settle meeting Texas June met failure due SPAs demand large cash settlement Unless SFA drops suit will probably go trial sometime next year have accused telling whole story about Vince Mankowskis resignation Executive Director Unfortunately some suspect worst instance some seem enjoy sensationalism accusation often reason fact remains Vince did resign personal private reasons fired personal reasons own business want know ask him AMA staff Muncie now up strength 50 persons feel functioning efficiently doing its job servicing membership has easy have some real quality people will help make s service its membership better better looking forward completing development facilities can realize its full potential closed 1993 membership year over 168000 members biggest year ever feel bodes well AIvIA modelers out belong no organization unity strength forward growth future next time FCC proposes changes might harm operations would help lot able speak voice half million members would Incidentally case didnt know call letters FCC produced response over half membership An outstanding show strength determination Good Stuff Dick Korda Flies again What fine tribute old man words spoken Dick Korda response commemorative contest held SAM 30 club Shelby Ohio August year old timers remember Dick Korda guy won Wakefield Internationals August 6 1939 flight 43 minutes 29 seconds Dick childhood hero helped iniluence decision make aviation carrier Dick now 70s hasnt flown model over 40 years built replica championship model flying against some best almost won Shelby 4 seconds shy first place finishing second What tribute airplane design technique AIVIA happy play small part honoring Dick event Mike Fulmer museum curator presented Dick AMA plaque commemorating event Mike has also secured Korda models museum As boy built two Dicks models lost 30-minute out-of-sight flight second lost after 7 minutes contest absolutely outstanding design So Dick AMA very proud aecomplishinents now hopefully recent success will followed others 4136 Model Aviation 4Dick Korda left Mike Fulmer Dick Korda commemorative Shelby Ohio Plaque presented Dick Korda Shelby Dick won Wakefield August 61939 time 4329 find myself difficult position writing column hand Executive Council rules prohibit using column campaign re-election yet opposition accusing us refusing reveal informationIn light recent questions being brought up opponent anything say will construed some campaigning Most charges being leveled AMA simply described crock fertilizer meeting alleged have occurred auditor simply never happened person spreading rumor knows didnt questions about Reston mortgage answered below person knows also look carefully audit will see got $256473 interest income 1992 far cry shoe box investment passbook savings accounts policy force came AMA Executive Council Yes borrowed some money short time 1992 again 1993 effectively borrowing own money back order leave money older longer term investments yield better interest Interest rates bad enough right now investor few areas printing facts can extremely detrimental organization legal arena other personnel area surely unique AMA common virtually businesses information print could either jeopardize litigation already involved could involve us litigation Please accept apologies delay publishing AMA financial information have decided print first four pages summary information 1992 audit done McGivern Associates AMA didnt receive until mid-September didnt get copy until few days later did barely receive time include last issue officers columns dropped last issue enable Nats coverage couldnt explain Last year didnt print rather offered send complete audit anyone wanted cost $5 per see September 1992 issue Model Aviation Ironically handful requests have opportunity analysis 1992 audit appears show everything order few things will obviously require explanation $635k allocation contingency reserve created majority paper loss $544k just paper loss still have money simply now part reserve have designated reserve stood $3940k end last year down $4305k previous year $820k expense fund remainder $lm SIR Armstead CL Speed accident settlement totaled approximately $1 3m $3940k feel comfortable saying something order $500k $800k may actually used settling claims past years significantly over-reserved potential liability reality $1 10k er above less $20k Scholarship allocation accurate assessment performance 1992 Fund accounting can create some strange situations dont fully understand example can have past have situations operating loss experienced year yet net worth increases substantially Another transaction certainly needs explanation mortgage Reston facility Please bear gets little complicated First originally very advantageous mortgage rate Reston property building through Crestar bank am pretty sure 3/4 prime rate balloon payment approximately $550k due 1992 could either pay off refinance prevailing rates paid off using some approximately $900k excess cash bad invested Crestar Investment Management Account IMA above amount necessary back Irrevocable Letters Credit ILC turn backed self-funded insurance programWe approx $27 million IMA pledged back $18 million ILC Paying off mortgage method didnt require use cash added benefit bringing colateralization ILCs line reality still some concerns regarding projected cash flow late fall 1993 arranged loan $550k Patriot bank secured building immediately put funds CDs same bank would mature fall 1993 giving us guaranteed availability cash needed might seem strange transaction first turns out good move meantime property has taken nose dive value doubt would secure note size now net cost about $5k ensure availability $550k isnt too bad deal footnote messed up didnt eliminate mortgage reduction fund $292k paid off Reston property wouldnt have changed bottom line would will move some assets restricted fund column unrestricted funds Another footnote will have take money Out investment year could drop out time havent yet decided should tell last year has cakewalk AMA terms its financial management would accurate statement either April 1992 controller Lynne Collins left pursue career great southwest dramatic impact ability function attempt reduce costs Vince Mankowski Executive Director opinion didnt really need controller decided simply put other employees charge bookkeeping department Somehow got downgraded accounting bookkeeping perspective investment management being done various investment services like CapitoLine etc McGivern Associates doing accounting left in-house needs bookkeeping least did opinion Making matters worse fact person put charge almost immediately went maternity leave Vince thought could work home could come office able say didnt work out would understatement day until about year later never received communications directly accounting department Prior talked two three times per week constantly complained wasnt being kept informed President Executive Council until April year 1993 finally hired true controller have great expectations ability year surviving has made life little difficult problems having timeliness financial reporting membership people must make financial decisions can traced situation Auditor usually starts audit May completes June early July year got audit September accounting system computer able keep 12 months open time therefore cant start inputting 1993 information computer until 1992 closed cant close until auditor has made adjustments has usually happened late May early June year couldnt close out 1992 until July could start put 1993 information know lack leadership accounting department made auditing process difficult year resulted delays other reasons know its tough year foregoing presented explanation excuse bottom line AMA 12-31-92 has assets $114 million has notes payable $16 million doesnt take rocket scientist figure out AMA far rocks desperate financial condition has rumored some people seem think spreading BS will enhance goals 1993 banner year AMA sees us about 1992 perhaps slightly up projections 1994 beyond improving trend due primarily projected reduction operating cost Muncie compared Reston As example Salaries budget 1994 should slightly less $14 million compared slightly $17 million actual expense reflected 1992 audit Unfortunately insurance kinds legal expenses continuing climb offsetting savings also going forced replace mainframe computer system 1984 vintage system will enable us better manage AMA hopefully further reduce operating costs ary1994 137 Its happened often over years AMA employee Ive lost count telling people work Academy almost always ask What AMA realize thats leading question could result receiving wide variety responses especially individuals less enamored Academy important question ask now have handout trade shows enumerates various services etc entitled 36 Reasons oint fall somewhere between Baskin-Robbins Heinz look list realize Academy much could Indeed has because serve opinion diverse memberships hobby/sport Modeling has multitude interests ability levels age groupings socialeconomic backgrounds other factor wish study Academy tries serve Often fall shortnot because dont care because resources axailable form personnel time money variety other factors affect focus least necessity address less-favorable aspects hobby sport As common areas life attacks come sides Certainly legitimate concerns expressed too often must focus items fostered problems interpretation rumors fact individuals avail themselves information through sources already place So often hear admonition dont care about politics stuff Ijust want fly have fun Golly subscribe Just point out lighter side fun consider following Wednesday PR Director Jay Mealy received call local Muncie club HOG 127 No talking flying pigswere referring Muncie Harley-Davidson chapter president group wondered whether next Sundays event some 150 bikes riders several state area could visit AMA site max half hour Jay said no problem set up informal airshow consisting son Chris himself yours truly What blast About 4pm 150 Harleys police escort rumbled view north end site Have ever heard 150 Harleys once Granted running low speed what sound half hour later completed show some 200 mature mostly couples very appreciative bikers What blast left check $300 site development badwe netted $10 minute demo about newest members Mr John E Owen pictured club field bright-eyed eager get business flying John sent along brief letter introduce himself Dear Mr Lowe Members Employees Academy Let start introducing myself name John Edison Owen born January 10 1993 father older brother both members AMA have asked father help letter because due procrastination am yet member Enclosed will find application check dues point allowance large spent local hobby shop have allowed yearly AMA dues father instructors Sonoran Desert Flyers have helpful hope ready solo soon Dad feels Dons articles importance using rudder have helpful improved flying skills havent said anything dont know what excited about because use rudder elevator turn bother ready move PT-40 25-year-old Ugly Sick fathers am hoping hand-me-down dad also has interesting engine called Morton M-5 Maybe Im good boy.Sincerely John H Owen know John going really enjoy hobby/sportjust soon hes able stand sit benefit anonymous hand back Incidentally read letter youve probably noticed made Freudian slip spelling described dads 25year-old model Welcome John AMA 492688 Yep Theres lighter side activity serious business side consider following Competition Regulations rule book will available hopefully first year Please note carrier 1994 membership card will contaln brief message indicating need return Headquarters free rule book will mailed bulk mail Additional copies will available through Supply Service $250 plus normal shipping handling charge Please reminded Competition Regulations contains information relative so-called rule book events individuals desiring information concerning fun flys fly-ins frequency information Safety Code general sanctioning information etc directed Membership Manual latter document mailed members clear plastic envelope along Supply Service catalog stickers after first year males locking car restaurant parking lot demanded money brandished gun Jay ran three shots fired 22 caliber gun bullets caught Jay back able continue restaurant received help Two young men quickly apprehended talked Jay next day sore both physically emotionally released hospital within 24 hours actually resumed duties championships bullet monitored movement prior returning home express profound concern Jays well being Additionally apologize representatives 35 other countries witness seamy side culture Hopefully incident did dampen spirits able enjoy rest competition visit United States have worked Bob Vojslavek both through modeling activities decade key AMA employee October 6th Bob underwent surgery consisting heart transplant appears going well know would appreciate cards letters suggest mail Headquarters will make certain receives promptly allowed phone calls flowers know join us wishing him speedy recovery also saddened have report PR Director Jay Mealy injured during recent free flight World Championships accosted three young Some 200 guests enjoy demonstration AMA site 138 Model Aviation Benson HOG Chapter 127 presents IOU got check mail $300 PR Director Jay Mealy 150 throbbing Harleys head back town tour pig roast John E Owen AMA 492688 Letter column space permits I--S Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 State Maine Scale Shootout Scale contest fly-in weather picture perfect field well groomed immaculate Most people outstanding An excellent weekend events RC Fun Scale RC Sportsman Expert comhined 19 contestants did outstanding joh flying As recall no damage done airplanes Saturday July 31 tome alrcraft judged statically field open flying Sunday August 1 remainder planes judged planes flown contest sponsored Portland Propsnappers Skystreakers Skystreakers field New Glouster Maine Ray Labonte CD assisted wife Rohin did superh job handling paperwork pictures fumished hy Mac MeGuffin Ma Dedaldan myself will show Cape Ann Auction June 15 1993 Cape Ann club held auction new concept idea auction off items owner wanted get rid donate money raised donated AMA goal raise $500 accomplished check $644 sent AMA As far know first auction type Cape Ann club commended its efforts took several pictures evening Murphy struck again several did come Out good enough print So will have imagine Hardy Prince appeared demonstrated scratch-built Curtiss Jr -scale 9-foot model powered 6 hp Kroaker motor Also Elliot Anderson ran four-cylinder 0S 320 engine Leader Club program Quinapoxet club has attained Leader Club status fourth club District congrats members appears some confusion about Leader Club program program AMA has recognize outstanding clubs meet criteria send paperwork meant detract other clubs leader type clubs area Video tapes two tapes wandering around District hopefully trying find way back sent out booth retumed know whereabouts please have returned titles Diamonds Sky Marvelous MiniaturesGrand Illusions promo tape * January1994 139 Jack Buckley starting P-47 son assists Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery ship Smiths raccoon greeting guests cookout Part flight line some contestants spectators Part judging lineup Harry Newman Dave Eisner Don Krafft Dick Carlsons vultee vindicator ou-i Scratch-built dope fabric powered ST 2500 Fun Scale winners L-R Peter Flanigan 2nd P-51D Bob Smith 1st Piper J-3 Bren Bailey 3rd Ultimate Biplane Sam DiNoto auctioning off kit Jim Connor assisting Sport Scale winners Charlie Nelson 1st Waco Jack Buckley 2nd P-47 Bren Bailey Travel Air Mystery Ship F-u i Lg ElM i ieI t AMA plaque president Gary Dennison Associate Vice President Zip codes outlive area represented Deco Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstocn NJ 08520-4501 zip codes085 086 088 0891 Toot Brown 52 PW POCS Boo 2135 APOAE 09123 zip codesEurope APO & FPO Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zip codes070-076 078 079 Vincoduliano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Point NY 1778 zip codestl7-119 Walt Gosry 622 Franklin Boolevard Absecon NJ 08201 -2717 zip CodesUO 08Z 083 Rap JuochEus 7 Evergreen Acenue Nec Hyde Pads NY 11040-3914 zip CodesO9O 081 100-l04 106 107 110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1885 Peotield Road Penlield NY 14526-1409 zip codeai40-147 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avenan Latharn NY 121 10-2433 zip codeol2o-123 128 929 133-136o Terry Terrenolre 101 5mthtield Drive Endicotl NY 13760-4329 zip codeot3o-132 137-939 946 149 Woody Woodman 233 Longviern Drive Bayville NJ 08721-3116 zip cadsao77 8087 Frequency Coordinator Los SenIor 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13135-9507 am saddened announce deaths fellow northern New Jersey modelers George Gaydos Lou Phillips George always outstanding m CL Scale Lou RC Pattern Vintage trust will both enter perfect landing through gateway airfield Heaven Ron Farkas turns eastern Long Island AVP baton Vince Juliano Ron moved Fairfax Virginia due employment change always served district dedication during years AVP behalf AMA thank him wish him Godspeed future endeavors Vince comes board well qualified having promoted model aviation eastern Long Island years chairman consortium five clubs convinced Brookhaven Township make available flying site Further representing model aviation area another site Suffolk County retired school teacher club affiliations Cloud Dancers Long Island Sky Hawks Long Island Pattern Society privilege presenting Gold Medal Leader award Keystone RC Club Quakertown PA September 18 Bob Brown District II VP serving FAI Pylon Championships Jury ratulations KRC Joe Beshor Long Island Skyhawks AMA chartered club #860 have awarded Gold Leader Club status Under AMA Leader Club program club may qualify submitting official application demonstrated several areas good sportsmanship safety community service Skyhawks quarter-scale club well organized rents grass surface field Manorville New York Skyhawks participate activities such public air shows fun-flys technical presentations donations model magazines local libraries distribution award presented monthly membership meetings District II AVP Ron Farkas group photo shows Ron center club officers L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Gary Dennison President Mike Gross Treasurer second photo shows Ron left presenting Ron Farkas Skyhawks Leader Club Award L-R Roy Vaillancourt VP John Julian Secretary Ron Farkas Dist II AVP Gary Dennison ce Gross Treasurer Rockland County Radio Control Club held its first annual Just Fun Fun-Fly July 28th turned out wonderful day multiclub get-together weather cooperated food plentiful importantly everybody having good time flying began around 10 am after participants registered airplanes inspected approximately 60 aircraft flight line flew managed return terra firma scratch Model aviation wonderful way develop long lasting friendships through common bond simple Fun-Fly like helps make new friends strengthens bonds exist result great hobby Rockland County Radio Control Club plans making annual event hopes everyone interested joins day great fun flying RCRC would like thank participated welcomes back next year Electric fun-fly anyone Burlington County RC Club held fourth annual Electric Fly July 10 North Burlington High School Impressive speed some flying wings sailplanes Bob Afflerback flew Dalotel Best Aerobatic Keith Shaws Michigan meet through Pattern maneuvers perfection Can believe B- 17 push stick four motors start same time Joe Beshar along smooth-flying White Electrician Old-Timer free flight models seemed adapt well Electric power climb glide flights Im sort partial Old-Timers Electrics seemed niche modelers unless quiet bothers August 15 Nassau Flyers hosted Giant Scale fly-in ideal day warm clear light winds national anthem sung Tommy Feiocco buzz activity followed Roy Jacobson flew Travelaire 4000 Al Gaudiosi P-51D Mustang 40 entries about 3000 spectators crowd just loved CDs very successful event Nick Capriotti Tommy Feiocco spoke entrants said would back again next year just great day Roy Juschkus L-R Tommy Felocco CD Frank Sarosy Nick Capriotti holding Travelaire 4000 Cedar Creek Park Nassau County NY Heres idea really worked well summer CJRCC Past Presidents night great success 35 years history represented past presidents able attend deli subs soda coffee provided lowcost highly worthwhile inducement great club turnout Stories way used abounded club has around few years event worth considering Later summer privileged witness annual Precision Aerobatics competition staged control line contingent Edison Recreation Model Airplane Club ERMAC Wes de Cou found Giants fan Beth Godfrey Rosalia Salvador sitting very windy scorers table tallying contest results fellas flying jawboning enjoying some great burgers soda ERMAC event ably directed Bill Lindemann seen enjoying soda talking District II VP Joe Beshar women support men support model airplane hobby important participants club activities During travels around central New Jersey found Marguerite Gargiulo receiving Gold Leader Club award along entire membership Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club RAMAC Marguerite prime mover clubs effort win award acting recordkeeper event organizer head cheerleader.anything necessary assure process kept moving During award ceremony club members mentioned evening largely result Marguerites untiring efforts Wes de Cou 140 Model Aviation awks Leader Club Award L Ron Farkas Dist II AVP R Gary Dennison president Joe Beshars B-17 Bob Afflerback Dalotel WattsUpsceneat Bob I%opskl North Burlington planes rigged High School field days flying Wolit Geary Design District II shoulder patch win prize Submit entries 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 007649 winner will recognized win four-channel radio Deadline entries December31 1993 TLi4iuuu1IkbE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia 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 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive P0 Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Muncie Donations few months ago club received prospectus AMA Headquarters asking donations national site Muncie Indiana plea essential growth national site because AMA Council voted allow membership dues spent physical development Muncie during 1994 special thank extended clubs have already extended various size donations unique idea generated Keystone RIG Club could produce sizable donation ctub.heres works KRC Electric Fly donated product raffled raffle ticket sales donated flying-site fund Couldnt next function meet. better yet club meeting Any donation national site will benefit individual member Thanks again KRC great idea Positive Publicity Positive local publicity sure way educate public benefits model aviation apparent clubs active within community have few flying-site problems Charlie Fries sent great article Carlisle Sentinel pertaining Capitol Area Flyers Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania informative newspaper article provided positive focus club something like club call local newspaper usually needed Fun-Fly Activity Round Top Park Athens Pennsylvania site Valley RIG Annual Fun Fly Contest Forty-eight entrants Canada Connecticut Ohio New Jersey New York Pennsylvania enjoyed weekends frivolity Awards prizes numerous although doubt expressed significance Stop Sign award presented Dave Baron Dan Luchaco provided picture winners Another interesting Fun-Fly event held Balsa Busters DuBois Pennsylvania first AMA-sanctioned event club members went Out clean up fields contest day club built new pavilion two pictures below exemplify hard work Eastern Championships AAA current military base closing certainly conducive maintaining flying sites Unfortunately Eastern States Championships AAA canceled due unwillingness Navy Warminister facility breakdown communication led several contestants being notified cancellation Apologies Delaware Valley Federation Academy expressed Hopefully contest 47 years will lost may interested knowing Geoff Styles attempting coordinate effort will allow sites like used government bureaucracy will provide great challenge him Vote As mentioned last months column have choice representative AMA Council statements candidate listed Model Aviation official ballot Please understand campaign statements vote accordingly vote does count .make sure yours Shows As winter months set club activity sometimes seems wane lack good flying weather mall show can utilized increase club participation also provide worthwhile public relations Material assist effort available Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters mall show booth also available upon request local Associate Vice President Vice President Examples activity shown pictures Carlisle Airomodelers sent Glenn Love January1994 141 Contestants Valley RC Club Fun-Fly Long shot Carlisle Mall Show Heres great mall display New pavilion Balsa Busters club field Contestants club members first Balsa Busters Fun-Fly Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028-2905 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Free Flight past have mentioned free flight alive well District IV reason availability several sites permit Category III flyingThere site south Cuckoo Virginia prime example site situation major difference site hear much across country lack sites need possibly purchase site true categories aeromodeling just free flight fact free flight does take room other categories sufficient just able fly over given amount land must have ability traverse land model recovery need site quite large such acreage easily come East led William Saunders what few sport thing really needed Bill took considerable step purchasing tract land primary thought developing land free flight site usable other activities Much additional clearing has done site becoming very important location competition Several meets year now held site latest contest held August saw over 60 contestants spend two days great weather flying just about everything book couple extra events such pre-World-War-II Wakefield Bill provides site also acts contest director events ably assisted several others promotion active sponsorship sport should never go recognition pleased present Bill Superior Service Award Academy acknowledge appreciation effort involved free flight note meet held site should make very effort make trip Cuckoo Support Bill Saunders efforts behalf Competition Fun-Fly National Competition Fun-Fly Association Championships held Labor Day weekend Raleigh Aeromasters Field Youngsville North Carolina very well-run event ceremony goes make important occasion will material submitted article appear Model Aviation providing coverage of activity interim congratulations should go out club especially RAM president Dave Norris event director Gary Harris codirector Robert Vess others contributing its success sponsors will noted article Competition Fun-Fly Association rules quite different AMA rule book fun-fly also local event rules aircraft very specialized events require skill quick reflexes days competition full continuous activity scheduled area drop just might get hooked Raleigh Aeromasrers involved aeromodeling community activities has resulted club being selected Academy Model Aeronautics Gold Leader Club award presented club president during ceremonies contest Congratulations go clubs District IV have attained Leader Club status Flying Sites Several clubs area well way toward getting new sites Some private property others public lands such landfills brought attention over weekend club runs problem such should contact can contact AMA headquarters assistance club question approval obtain flying site landfill went far have paved runway site provided county concerned possibility some members county board think field use fact has no flying site seems officials concerned want club operate site great no problem far goes kicker want someone times flying can take place site open comers impossible situation no way club can operate manner since safety especially would risk also problem providing someone monitor site fulltime ability check insurance coverage other requirements individuals members club Club membership mandatory requirement operating specified club hours established safety rules way go clubs operate public land checks made individuals entering property site Huntersville North Carolina example Everyone using property required AMA member must pay fee use site annual fee also daily fee non clubmembers equitable situation acceptable Contact Academy club has such problem can provided legal response personal visit go talk officials necessary wait until lost Appreciation Richmond Area Radio Control Club received letter appreciation Department Aviation Commonwealth Virginia part letter addressed Bud Adams reads wanted thank other members Richmond Area Radio Control Club RARCC terrific display static flying aircraft brought Flight Day 1993 Virginia Aviation Museum letter signed Betty P Wilson Aerospace Education Specialist example outstanding community service enhances position club Congratulations RARCC fine participation Model Aviation i 1 [e U 14 i0J [v32]Ut — Alabama / Florida Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeilI Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3638 Ranchweod Rd Odande FL 32808 Ron Chldgey 3713 Pempene Dr Pensaceic FL 32514 Wtlhetmina Cirihase saoe Arber Place Knoeclile TN 37917 Linda Cooley 10101 Midway St Gibeonten FL 33534 Goatees Dlaz 1483 Ashierd Ave #701 Cendade PR 50917 James M Edwards ass Mimosa Dr New Aibany MS 38652 Ken Hensel 8833 Village Lane Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Themlee Dr N C5erleeton Sc 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Venetia Reed Mebjie AL 36605 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerleil Ave Miami FL 33133 Gene Mathis 9ev 337 Daphne AL 36526 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oreve Blvd Facama City 6each FL32408 George Perrymas 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Terry Rimert 387 Orange Ave Saidwin FL 32234 Lee Webster 1500 Sycamere Mencheuter TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Bureis Fields Sue 1503 Strickland Rd lnieriavhen FL 32148 Phene 190d1 684-2517 Ziggy Ziegenbein Decatur Georgia important contest director Atlanta area does something else important too Ziggy wife have already raised six children adopted So now have adopted six Argentina doing missionary work orphanage brought home six wonderful little human beings have now 21/2 years L-R standing Vanesa 12 Gabi 14 Man 9 Kneeling Veronica 1flV Csrl 7V Curs 9t i standing tront ot Mart ts Sig 4 Star t2tJ Saito 120 it doesnt look too important picture Youre something Ziggy. first arrived spoke no English Gail Jacobson District V Radio Control Racing Contest Board Representative has served effectively well years post Currently some controversy over replacement 15 engine 40size engine RC Pylon Racing Gail has contacted phone letter matter agree him room both events racing contest After 1993 15 displacement event can run time contest subject pleasure CD can run provisionally Another point Gail has made agree again generally decisions effecting various racing events best made handled RC Racing Contest Board itself AMA Council What think Okay heres surprise century Nashville airport Heres DC-8 front couple DC-9s another DC-8 full people ready take off watt Somebody got behind DC-8 either giant monster DC-8 got smaller Actually model anyone inside theyll have get out Sorry folks aint real Dan Fry 81-inch-long model could have fooled Dans model has two K&B 40 engines weighs 10 pounds took three months build scratch Peachy model plane Recently Mississippi Coast Radio Control Club held its 3rd Annual Mall Show Raffle pictured below Show Chairman Ben ivoertwener presenting $300 check Miss Sandy Dickerson Director Mississippi Easter Seal Society Society sent Michael Agardi represent child left club donated money honor Mr Ed Jackett succumbed cancer March 7 year right lower Dick Stamms model showing ravages 1969 hurricane Camille worst hurricane hit US century Club President Jim Fields provided picture Thanks Jim above linan Mettn Jr about tauncn Free Flight P-30 recent Florida FF Championships Jack Stafford Orlando showing Brian rising hot air thermals might lurking atmosphere Brians father Brian Sr wrote nice letter asked opinion Free Eight Builder Model rule suggests Juniors allowed fly model built someone else might become interested involved Having FF life Brian humbly disagree rule better left like Enterprise Alabama Wiregrass Radio Control Club its semi-annual Fun-Fly two weeks ago Club President Contest Director Ken Blackwell wants meet winners Above L-R Chris Hunt Marty Martin Mike Hipwell Darrel Dunkelbirger Richard Dozier Garland Sullivan Kneeling Alex Perez Scott Rickenbacker Scott says Capn Eddys direct descendants Some prizes included free gift certificates friendly neiehborhood hobby shop Sanford Sun Flyers secretary Mark Geisler Winter Springs Florida wants know clubs first Anniversary Picnic Fun-Fly huge success 30 members 20 spectators Marks wife Carol did cooking snap above busy pit area everybody having ball Tom Presley Chuck Rabette big winners go Montgomery occasionally visit Radio Aero Modelers below picture Luther Moore scratch-built Jaeger airplane very high quality As recall picture taken friend Cecil Park Montgomery Thanks Cecil. ary 1994 143 U I] [ SUE 11 J01 bE Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Veins IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616 W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Did miss column last month forgot tell would Nats issue dont have column However have catch up lets get rainy weather finally broke enough district yours truly could get out some district events started out month August back Lawrenceville IL start LSF nationals first day event laid hack featured hand-tow event caught off guard didnt know hand-tow event exists soaring events Boy ever impressed what could fast runner other end line launch almost like coming off winch launch clicked right chatted some nice folks including Bob Champine wife Gloria hope got names right Anyway Bob timing two flights before could anything discourage him great time timing coaching him during flights hope didnt screw him up too much left LSF event early enough Id have enough time drop club field Robinson Illinois just north LSF meet always like drop unannounced hot am always out cant time worked out well though couple fellas field great time chatting both little second weekend found two events first event hosted Lexington MAC annual IMAA fly-in has grown quite show local visitors though local club just up road never seem get time visit field pleasant surprise see growth event has see proceeds event passed Dream Factory Anyway really enjoyed stay event Although didnt take much time talk local members did get some socializing bunch folks background let LMAC guys thing keeping things running smoothly guests took off Indianapolis Sunday Indy RC South fly-in American Diabetes Association another great day event crowd showed up prove lot good flying going include such things demo flights some Combat just plain old hamming-it-up flying As goal year club trying hit least four thousand dollars end event magic number met time hat off both clubs clubs out also have charity events events usually great public service give modeling good name after two trips found Cheetah eaten its camshaft enough early warnings monitoring also sent oil analysis Alas ground old bird mend jts wounds before could make further jaunts District VL ended chances trips further reaches District VI Id planned August September engine pretty well trashed inside Oh bill came Whew couldve done lot model building money gave mechanics Still need old bird make trips out see long run worth Since Cheetah down during Labor Day borrowed wifes car go Muncie AMA FF Nats Flying Aces represented well Society Antique Modelers can tell big event free fighters spread over Muncie site day was just type day would dream too air sort calm thermals sunny warm As usual spent day gabbing also took some time watch some flying personally enjoyed Flying Aces flying watch miniature WW II fighter cruising across sky like line thrilling also Peanut Cubs just flitted everywhere got real kick out watched some antiques RC-assisted flight thats way go am purist would hate losing fine old ships have some own play know enjoyment having head thermal after power shut down Its great fun Anyway day wound down decided head home long drive back thing Id like mention before go fly major FF events used using motor bikes great see being used sometimes wonder rider watching hes going strong potential accidents Use care Im let discuss another thing heard about FF Nats garden intruded bike fact FF guys nerve ask elderly neighbor could climb top house look model could believe ears tears fear Jay Mealys intervention led resolution neighbors concem fairness must report free fighters group aghast actions two took up substantial collection repair damage Executive Council decided buy land future aeromodeling decided have enough land free flight events site big some have flown its quite workable better part world must remember neighbors also have rights insure longevity Muncie must respect rights pieces just bigger take longer deal modeling experience has really helped lot Speaking modelingI intend build new ship winter older stuff beginning show some wear see Terra Haute R/C Club has become newest Gold Leader Clubs Lets give warm congrats ajob well done club Ive known since days AVP Ive found very active club throughout years just thing chose tube involved Terra Haute isnt itself newsletters get several districts clubs going after gold hat off about photo shown below comes John Rawlings St Peters Missouri Tom Ramsey holding Spitfire look-alike thats powered cobalt 25 motor swings 13 x 8 prop using 14 cells Ill bet goes pretty well thought cute Its photo Kenny Kerns four grandsons watching him fly model kind reminded some stories Ive read about pilots did same thing full-size alrports before day finally came could fly hope seeing some future modelers picture next few weekends uneventful Since use Cheetah much get around other things fill time Thats OK since allowed some time RV-6A almost have wings ready jig have never around full size building project its almost like model building 144 Model Aviation gh now. owa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 31 3-437-42 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Mass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Waterford Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its first week October weather definitely getting winter looking weekend will see first local swap meets being Indian Citys flying sessions tapering off expect crowded events get meet chew over items concern placing faces names voices often surprise Look up meets winter hope Michigan area visiting Brillion November Executive Council meeting permitting Milwaukee too have twice date clashes meetings shall know next EC Meeting October Winter activities different summer ones climates sure help keep modeling alive kicking us New models engines such plus haggling over what want sell makes day shoot past new year hovering near future also means new officers run clubs associations modelers small percentage membership grease wheels keep clubs ticking have given lot thought clubs run have stated several times privilege belong club right covered pay dues believe everyone club has contribute have list committees describe objectives suggested number members wish have copy list send stamped self-addressed envelope So volunteers now looking after clubs wholehearted thanks you send photos officers will delighted use column way get news clubs through newsletters get month have never run count now read day place ones need look again briefcase editors special individuals provide lifeline clubs need lots help clubmates make task easier quality contents newsletters superh make use other clubs contents AMAs national summer visited several flying sessions usually way back work. managed get local Giant fly-in variety models impressive also impressed loudness engines Darned wasnt annoying heavy-metal designs flew sounded impressive isnt time consider level sound important realism flight Another situation caused concern demonstration flying models allowed fly directly flight line usually during some aerobatic maneuver like rolling circle flat eight Models should allowed fly directly flight line unless way way out margin safety some problem radio airframe will practically zero unless its flight pattern designed provide safety distance New officers new members new rules new flying fields new activities part being club Remember field need club Plan everything can keep develop flying sites AMA has materials help other subjects its availablefree ary1994 145 Keith Anderson Northfield MN Goldberg Cub floats made necessary wet summer flooded nearby bean field Bill McMathRCCD way backi 0-500 racer ham too Mrs Jim Pries volunteer cook Third Annual Harold Lynch Fly-In Ed Sieh contemplating first delicious bite brat hand Gavin mike Radio Control Club Detroit RCCD Scale Classic 1993 Mr Bill Stranahan Lockheed Sirius done Charles Lindbergh colors Bill likes unusual subjects excellent craftsman Radio Control Club Detroit Q-500 winners uding 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 1701 Martha NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 ispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery P0 Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 Ray Wagner 2719 Verde St Odessa TX 79762 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 Humble Texas Jetero Radio Control Club Humble Texas celebrated its first annual Big Bird Fly-In conjunction airshow raffle held two tickets Southwest Airlines flying lessons Aviation Services proceeds raffle benefit Humble Area Beautiful Committee John OBrian won Best Show Polikarpov P02 Russian biplane John has reputation building beautiful models Tom Street contest director Chuck Elsey codirecror event Tom indicated new field donated model airport Atascocita Landfill Recycling Facility twice large the club formerly used 10000 yards dirt brought Atascocita Landfill mnway along heavy equipment level site planting grass seed What deal sprinlder system planned installed near future club has added about 6000 square feet covered area has about 120 members support type operation Jetero RC club larger clubs Houston area wish thank Jetero RC club generous hospitality look forward making again next year Street Johnnie Smith presenting plaque Al Evans Time Effort Jetero R/G Club Al 78 years young Congratulations Al Johnnie Smith Tom Street Gene Hempel District VIII VP trying figure out rain going stop Johnnie Smith presenting Club Appreciation Plaque Richard Senger Waste Management Site Manager Rodney Smith Waste Management Community Relations Manager what club would dream have working relationship large corporation such Waste Management help develop flying site Gene Dobesh Houston TX prepares Lawnmower some grass- cutting chores what really call Re mote-Controlled Lawn mower Perfect setting smooth cut Left right Gene Hempel District VIII VP Johnnie Smith Tom Street Richard Senger Rodney Smith Clyde Brothers AVP Left right standing members workers supported Jetero RC Club Grand opening Bill Moore treasurer Larry Wyatt impound Clyde Brothers District VIII AVP Steve Behrends club VP Horrace Cain gopher Tom Street CD Johnnie Smith club president Shannon Kielber newsletter editor Al Evans backbone club Sitting Gail Longell Becky Speck maintaining registration Tom Street Contest Director event displaying stable models Jerry Rivard Glasair 146 Model Aviation ones Dallas TX displaying beautiful AT-6 JW just keeps adding goodies model enhance its appearance After delicious barbecue dinner Saturday night entertainment furnished Cool Water Country Western band great time Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 RL Doc Scraper 9524 Roe Avenue Overland Park KS 66207 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska reported AVP Jack Sibert Lincoln Sky Knights RC club held two-day Pattern competition July 10th 11th meet drew 25 pilots six states competed six AMA Pattern classes following list first place winner class Novice Gary Neill Lincoln NE Sportsman Wayne Sabatka Kansas City MO Advanced Orland McKee Raytown MO MastersBob Pastorello El Reno OK PAlCharley Reed Raytown MO RC Fun ScaleJeny Cheney Bloomfield IA Contest director event Dennis Manning High winds heavy rain did dampen spirit pilots attendance News Colorado reported Jim Shaw morning started out cloud sight looked like start perfect day What better way Dream Flight 34 special persons Colorado Easter Seals camp high Colorado Rockies looking forward special day break bonds earth fly Meanwhile down sleepy little town Arvada Colorado group 120 active modelers getting ready greet special guests large 20-by-40-foot tent set up anticipation hot sun models air show well trainer aircraft afternoon session being readied campers Colorado National Guard Buckely Field warming up Cobra gunship donated busses way up mountains pick up campers flying site master chef Joe Vella helpers busy setting up field kitchen cook hot dogs prepare soft drinks extras noon meal campers arrived 10 am Cobra arrived 1015 delight everyone 1030 air show started bang 20 aircraft readied flying included PIG Plastic Pilot jumping Astro Hog eighteen small paratroopers jumping Islander five large Scale aircraft smokers helicopter being put through paces turned out great airshow crowd enjoyed part routines After airshow lunch provided everyone present After lunch real excitement began Club members 12 trainers buddy system ready campers After fiveminute lesson camper presented Honorary Certificate Flight along Polaroid picture front Cobra gunship big thank-you city Arvada naming 31st July Dream Flight day business community its support donating food busses tents news media did cover event photos proof great time campers having flying event Note VP Congratulations Arvada Associated Modelers Gold AMA club District IX Hats off job well done ary 1994 147 Kelly Smith receiving pilot certificate Inspecting Cobra gunship contest Heather Morrow receiving pilot certificate Joe Vella chief cook airshow Lisa unn iiyirig Lou uuuuy UUA Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ajes HI 96701 Howard Baldwin #L-500 4736 Quail Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 95626 Darwin Barrie 8252 5 Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lace Walnut Creek CA 94596 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608-1828 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4682 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 1290t E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Eloy Mares 2626 W Northwood Santa Ana CA 92704 District X hosts 1993 Free Right World Championships Located southwest corner San Joaquin Valley central California world famous Lost Hills free flight facility recent site FM international competition Octoher 4-9 thirty countries two hundred competitors participated event competing class FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber FIC Power Conducting event magnitude requires coordination cooperation individuals organizations Through cooperative efforts AMA National Free Right Society Southern California Aero Team SCAT 1993 Free Right World Championships resounding success District X wishes thank dozens volunteer workers selflessly gave time energy expertise conducting contest coordinating special activities overwhelmingly contributed success event special thanks extended tremendous efforts Bill Hartill Contest Director Bob Waterman NFFS President Chip Smith Jay Mealy AMA competition staff very special thanks also extended Bill Bogart president members Southern California Aero Team contribution countless man-hours hard work Congratulations members USA FM Free Right Team achieving top honors world competition District Xs own Randy Archer reigning FiC World Champion made two row once again taking gold FiC Power event Congratulations competitors Before leaving topic free flight would like welcome congratulate Doug Galbreath Davis California newest member District X staff appointee Free Right Contest Board recent polling District X free flight Leader Members Doug elected represent District contest board filling vacancy created resignation Joe Noreross last spring would also like thank other candidates Steve Geraghty Los Gatos California Roger Coleman Long Beach California participating selection three candidates extremely knowledgeable dedicated free fighters selection single representative exceedingly difficult Leader Members polled expressed equal endorsement three heartfelt thanks goes out free flight Leader Members assisting selection process Congratulations also order Modesto Radio Control Flyers recent acquisition dedication new flying site Located 35 miles northeast Modesto north shore Woodland Reservoir expansive facility sports 600-foot paved runway ample parking room special activities future growth October 2 field dedicated name club member past president Ward Hendricks highly instrumental acquiring developing site dedication ceremony followed open house during public treated variety modeling demonstrations exhibitions Several spectators offered hands-on introduction RC through clubs innovative Try-to-Ry event utilizing trainer aircraft buddy box skills club president Ken Flora efforts Radio Control Flyers Inc acquiring new facility typical determination resourcefulness modelers District X faced loss use prominent facilities Crows Landing club pulled together quickly moved acquire new site Within weeks new site located negotiations land use agreement initiated Within few short months site development began Fundralsing achieved through sponsored donations club member assessments future site development continues through some truly innovative funding techniques Modesto Radio Control Flyers invite visit site youre area welcomes new members club Enjoying near-perfect year-round flying conditions District X host dozens hundreds world-class events events scheduled fall spring conditions optimum fall no exception addition 1993 Free Flight Worid Championships Lost Hills San Joaquin Valley central California site annual Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs Fall Festival Madera Unlimited Air Races Golden State Stunt Championships control line Precision Aerobatics much much small portion events activities planned throughout District CVRCS clubs Fall Festival capped 225 contestants once again maxed several applicants could accommodated two-day event club members kept winches going almost constantly times 30 sleek graceful sailplanes air seeking elusive thermals soaring max time smoke dust cleared Sunday Daryl Perkins Pasadena Soaring Society headed points list 2608 points Following final round top ten finishers competed three-minute precision round tlyoff Landing within inches dead center Scott Meader South Bay Soaring Society took first flyoff Record attendance achieved again year Madera Unlimited Air Race October 6-10 nearly enough space remaining months column event justice itll suffice say worldclass event premiering much aeromodelings leading technology Accolades go Miller/ Krohn Racing Team Kent McKenna Mike Helsel AVP John Krohn first second-place finish Unlimited Gold Class Until next time.keep em safe keep em flyn Model Aviation rict X VP Rich Hanson congratulates Modesto Radio Control Flyers Inc acquisition new flying site Aerial view Modesto Radio Control Flyers expansive Ward Hendricks Field near Modesto California Miller/Krohn team placed first second Gold Madera Unlimited Air Race 1993 USA team Free Flight World Championships Lost Hills CA U IJ L ml 1 Associate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McGowan 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99518 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard L Seser 781 Lillodet Ct Lanconner WA 98257 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 7411154 Ave 6 #14 Sumner WA 98390 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 holiday season almost upon us hope finds peace contentment Also would nice also found perfect gift either some special place nestled under tree Orville Brooks went down La Grande visit Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Meet August Since Bush Pilots very first District XI club reach Gold Level new club classification wanted award certificate during contest great pleasure make award very nice group modelers also great time watching contest talking number old friends making new ones super weather too hot too windy also arranged little airshow during lunch both days Saturday night very nice steak feed enjoyed listening Dick Hansen tell crowd could get involved socalled big-time Scale events skillsall need desire go out get involved does take time money required whatever CD Graham Hicks sent some nice photos taken Rob Jones First up shot CD club sparkplug Graham Hicks nicest people know Claude Tanner Claude builder lovely Maule modeled after taken great documentation shots Fortunately must have film camera particular day last picture Kurt Smiths Fleet great shot graceful bipe settling runway Bob Smurthwaite Grande Ronde contest nice talk Bob expressed desire sell model kit manufacturing setup would rather business stay Northwest interested becoming kit entrepreneur get touch Bob Right now involved flying car concept called Aviauto along Harvey Miller Rod Springer brought ducted-fan version Aviauto GR scale meet didnt see fly Whidhey Island R/C Society newsletter Wing-N-Ireditor Bill Sheily comes word about NAS Whidbey SealSky Fest 93 Due some cancellations star performers Air Show Navy requested WIRCS forprovide one-hour RC flight demo just prior show Despite late call WIRCS responded outstanding performances Tim Sparks Jim Bob Carpenter Don Belisle Wizard Aerial Comedy Ray Meyers Great PR work guys dont have pictures yet Bill Inman editor Rogue Eagles R/C Club newsletter reports Rogue Eagles Flyer Bill Giosi said Prestige Meet went like clockwork Have no idea won Trophy last year District X bunch managed coup made off Bill mentioned some members health problems Will Hanson heart attack followed stroke Will long-term recovery would appreciate hearing friends Bill also said Bob Bennett respiration problems required hospitalization back home probably workshop harassing Barbara Hope both gentlemen return fray soon Billings Flying Mustangs have new editor After 55 years editor Eric Hawkinson hung up eyeshade Eric has consistently best newsletter editors district since district has best newsletter editors makes him best nationally sorry press other things caused happen welcome Leland Schliep ranks keep clubs togetherthe newsletter editorsFrom first effort have following reported Dennis Winchell president about State Championship Race held Helena thought Dick Smith fastest Rossis course Dick found out need glue firewall fly good course Hmmm anyone get videotape Syd Russell edits SRAC newsletter recently noted tenth anniversary issue having lOs show up over newsletter too long ago Syd put together backwards sideways about disconnected MA story point no contributes some complain about product So gave food Boeing employees FF model flying club newsletter Andy Page Editor carried story Ed Lamb about third annual Quiet Riot 60 Acres Park north Redmond Quiet Riot sponsored three clubs SOBs BEFFMFC local Eagle Squadron Flying Aces Club format contest fun flying small rubber C02 Electric-powered models gliders 60 Acres small field suitable models kinds gas-powered ones excluded event well attended provided much-needed opportunity people fly small quiet free flight models malnly fun gather enjoy another different models year 32 enthusiasts got involved five Juniors weather very good drift being problem until Sunday afternoon both Keizer Club Salem RIC Pilots Assn comes news Duke Stanley Dupaquier passed away 19th August Duke longtime modeler much share always willing helped modelers always avid enthusiastic member fraternity Well miss Duke talks weve him members District talked about letter got John Worth raising questions about financial picture Academy As Finance Committee chairman wanted respond some parts letter JW seems claiming incumbent EVP Dave Brown mismanaging financial aspects AMA dont agree Dave has first EVP am aware really got involved financial workings AMA Next claim officers meeting auditor false Never happened What did happen auditor very busy didnt get around us early would have liked did found some bookkeeping practices accounting operations needed changed Some process being changed being worked before auditors report Number auditors list bringing accoounting department modem operation Another making accounting department chief center money control HQ operation wasnt started Council 1981 bookkeeping done hand Hardly changes have made since finally started using computers software chosen barely adequate never updated opinion accounting department brought up modem standards would have solved thr problems have faced over years Keeping track income outgo extremely important Never let said either JW someone knows hasnt lot political sense timing letter superb Make bunch unsupported statements cant easily reply maybe can steal election Because clubs involved Sequim Aeronauts/Olympic Eagles problem decided get involved insurance company am unable give total rundown Because material published talks about situation wanted share following Two clubs exist about 15 miles apart brand new few members older club allows newer club president use ham frequencies new club asks older club few frequencies older club refuses older club tries get charter newer club revoked simply because new club wants some frequencies use asked president older club establish committee members both clubs could find frequency sharing plan No plan found Using list frequencies use members older club shows two members older club use odd frequencies made out plan allowing older club continue use frequencies have using giving about 15 other non used frequencies newer club older club finds plan unacceptable have raised fuss youve read about Theres lawsuit intervenes * January 1994 149 Summary AMA Executive Council Meeting July 261993 Executive Cosncil Meeting Synopsis July 26 1993 meeting Executive Council held Muncie Indiana attendance Pres Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Dave Brown Exec Vice Pres Hamilton OH Dist VP Don Krafft Duxhury MA Dist III VP Bob Brown Bradford PA Dist IV VP Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA Dist V VP Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Dist VI VP Jim Sears Burgin KY Dist VII Pete Waters Northville MI Dist VIII VP Gene Hempel Garland TX Dist IX VP Russell Miller Carrington ND Dist X VP Richard Hanson Scottsdale AZ XI VP Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Representative Lance Zellers Felix Gora Council Attomey meeting called order 910 am President Lowe body immediately met executive session consider personnel issues Following executive session brief recess Council reconvened following items addressed Due resignation Vince Mankowski Executive Director consideration given replacement After discussion moved seconded Bob Underwood hired Executive Director year motion carried Other items considered development contract salary minutes April meeting approved Executive Vice President Dave Brown incumbent Jim McNeill District III Bob Brown incumbent Alfred Myers District VII Pete Waters incumbent William Oberdieck District XI Ed McCollough After discussion AMA finances modest dues increase moved membership categories new structure Category Youth Second Adult Senior Citizen Open Affiliate Old $14 $22 $30 $40 $20 New $15 $24 $32 $42 $22 An amendment above motion stated no 1994 dues income would used capital improvements Muncie facility Both motion amendment carried report Safety Committee approved thereby changing 1994 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code report Scholarship Committee presented Six Charles H Grant scholarships Nominating Committee report was approved 1993 amount $20500 approved list candidates included addition special scholarship granted memory Don Lindley Contest Board Coordinator passed away during 1993 PADCOM Committee chairman Bob Brown gave report included information about various projects proposed Muncie Sports Development Group generally affirmed should cooperate group mutual benefit ie multiple-use facilities AMA property would used aeromodeling activities community activities discussion Ball Foundation grants indicated desire pursue source revenue Discussion usage philosophy Muncie facility indicated should embrace open door policy reasonable control preclude abuse vandalism etc discussion Visalia project drew no conclusions except affirm lack funds purchase property final decision project must made January 1994 discussion Nats structure future ensued generally agreed retain current Nats flavor trimmings provisional non-official events philosophy increased use volunteers non-paid expressed Council affirmed its commitment Texas 1994 Nats desire hold 1995 Nats Muncie additional facilities added through contributions other sources Additional business involved approval Superior Service awards Bill Saunders Howard Baldwin Model Aviation