A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
Page Numbers: 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
Page Numbers: 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
Page Numbers: 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
Page Numbers: 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
Page Numbers: 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Arizona Highways Magazine have admired magazine years legendary quality photographs illustrating beauties Arizona world-class believe subscriber list publication similarly worldwide John Oldenkamp kind enough send clippings recent issue contained delightful story concerning Cactus Squadron two very nice photographs Richard Maack reporter Melanie Lee Johnson developed comprehensive understanding picture activities people free flight club Several club members mentioned name Most importantly names phone numbers listed club contacts meeting place time also identified Free flight began hope new enthusiasts will attracted sport sympathetic story feel newcomers model aviation world have never enjoyed learning experience thrills creating delicately balanced rubber-powered free flight model dont know what have missed nothing quite like Free State exists Maryland group called Maryland Modeling Association MMA AMA Chartered Clubs belong statewide body Westminster Aero Modelers being very active members Ken David appointed representative WAM recently announced joint sponsorship American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA 93/94 High School Engineering Challenge specific event Cargo Aircraft school must design construct model aircraft will fit inside 3 x 2-foot box power electric motor battery furnished AIAAIMMA primary stipulation model must fly ROG least complete lap land undamaged tethered 20-foot single line qualifiers pass first hurdle will load cargo airplane attempt repeat flight craft carrying heaviest load wins Prior flying team must present design/construction paper gain possible maximum score 30 points followed report worth up 20 points describing design/calculation construction processes An oral report also required could earn another 20-point maximum score last phase flying another potential 30 points based weight carried successful completion locale scientific extravaganza will Baltimore Museum Industry cooperating statewide body schools Westminster Aero Modelers have expanded reputation gained respect circles Congratulations members take active part event Sequin RC Aeronauts best newsletters crosses desk comes Washington state club Jack Ronda editor does excellent job organizing monthly flow information club members includes birthdays illness reports names addresses new members complete details club meetings did attend April 1994 issue contained write-up new safety procedures field fully illustrated detailed diagram Field activities special events for-sale items plus line drawings old engines plans other items interest arranged two-column format make newsletter very readable would guess invaluable club have always held opinion good newsletter good flying site two things keep club together Obviously Sequin group has bothcongratulations Continued page 131 COMPLAINTS subject month complaints conversations letters relate two topics concern both have major effect convince people merits sound-level reduction flying sites must accomplish sound-level reduction some point question time arrives first complaint concerns relationship between manufacturer/vendor customer Mr Average Aeromodeler modeler directly involved lowering sound levels meet local ordinances club rules AMArecommended standards competition rules simply desire protect ones own hearing order successful getting task performed aeromodeler must depend primarily someone willing manufacture sound-suppression devices ie mufflers silencers muffled tuned pipes whatever other term suits manufacturer important thing fact reduce sound levels always assumed costs involved mechanical design device setting up necessary tooling producing marketing finished product customer will purchase devices usually couple assumptions based advertising conversation manufacturer 1 The device will perform advertised reducing exhaust sound level particular engine device purchased 2 The item purchased assumption device sound construction would fall apart otherwise malfunction quickly after installation 3 The customer also makes assumption price falr what thought purchasing Failure manufacturer meet requirements creates ill will conversation among modelers certain destroy manufacturer sales high level discouragement over attaining lowered sound levels often-seen situation manufacturer rude abusive nonresponsive customers complaint does nothing need attain lowered sound levels result often due defect some sort device being sold Everyone desires purchase item low price price alone critical point item should perform specified selfdestruct short time person pays high price junk becomes very unhappy falls upon manufacturer resolve ill feeling Broken welds parts falling out flight burnt-out couplings adapters proper installation among some mechanical faults Another fault concern devices market designed sufficient volume operate properly cause excess back-pressure heating unacceptable losses power manufacturers have vital need process cannot meet Continued page 132 130 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing Howard Crispin Jr IMAGE Websters dictionary says image physical likeness representation person thing mental representation impression public personage creates tries create especially through mass media Image especially important politician public figure means everything acceptance individual programs institution embraces Image may honest representation instances promotion public face Image important model aviation course seek present honest representation quality worthwhile hobby sport everyone very young retired enjoy Acceptance indeed important seek support public governing bodies individuals may impact activity Acceptance reinforced image social acceptability yes magnitude numbers involved hobby times have heard comment Model airplanes noisy dangerous toys men play kind image hard deal trying convince municipality set aside tract land model airplane flying site general models have noisy nor have dangerous commonsense alternatives both Tremendous progress has made noise reduction solutions avallable Lets avail ourselves technology apply AMA sponsored research propeller noise North Carolina State University Howard Crispin has compiled report noise reduction also has monthly column Model Aviation subject Nobody likes noiseespecially nonmodeling neighbors common reason losing flying site noise Please dont wait until neighbors start complaining its too late may saying yourself read use what comes engine manufacturer Im sorry say supplied mufflers often noisy Unless demand real mufflers will continue current mufflers AMA publishes other literature getting keeping flying sites Take advantage work has done also want protect own hearing Long-term exposure noise causes irreversible hearing damage know ears ring constantly flying site hearing save may own Have listened modem Pattern model flying lately Planes used measure 110-120 dB now have measurements less 90 dB can hardly heard up sky Performance has hurt fact has continued improve combination quiet efficient exhaust systems higher pitch slower-turning efficient props soft engine mounting systems equipment modifications market available sport fliers well competition fliers Dangerous Toys Lets alleviate specter flying out-of-control objects crash everything Yes fly high-speed devices yes sometimes crash due human error Remember crashes due human error type another lack competence constructing equipping model carelessness charging batteries failure fly away people objects Most crashes occur very near flight area Thats very important careful fly over people valuable property Never buzz over heads spectators simply inviting disaster club should have rules against such foolhardiness Never organize events allow overflight spectators parking areas valuable property Avoid overflight roadways property others unless have permission Take special care preparation flight check batteries immediately after flight good loaded voltmeter continue fly suspect malfunction kind fly solo until have properly checked out competent flier Remember safety up inanimate object model plane responds quality input Image.quality safe flying ajoy watch modelers uninitiated alike Lets work improve image Im hobby/sport long haul know quality image will help make fun trip Executive Director know Bob Underwood interim Executive Director since last July planning semiretire spring still process selecting replacement hoped able announce name Bobs replacement columns deadline dont have settled yet maybe before magazine comes out will able make report engaged services American Society Association Executives ASAE conduct search have emphasized need experience association management personal financial management fund-raising ability work people volunteer groups Experience aviation aeromodeling listed desired qualities have interviewed three finalists selected ASAE out 60 applications feel three could good job look forward smooth transition significant overlap before Bob departs Incidentally Bob will continue work AMA part-time basis selected projects will provide valuable resource corporate memory Personally hate see Bob leave ED finest people know has done good job stepping during transition Muncie have tried unsuccessfully convince Bob stay looking forward easing daily pressures having time little modeling want sincerely thank Bob job well done look forward continuing relationship getting business AMA done quality manner ounduplStyles Continued page 130 Cloud Kings Oxford Pennsylvania club has flown little-used airport years Recently middle fundraiser local charity shut down Thats rightin middle afternoon served papers telling stop flying appears noise ordinance being selectively enforced Cloud Kings victims Neighbors fieldwhose houses built long after model flying activities commencedhad complained Board Supervisors successful having model flying banned small country airport Id like find out people read column Anyone wishing take up pen paper typewriter word processor send letter support club Upper Oxford Board Supervisors James Gordon Chairman 11700 Limestone Road Oxford PA 19363 ordinance calls 50 dB residential areas 7 am 9 pm 40 dB industrial areas 9 pm to 7 am plus Sundays holidays Industrial areas set 70 dB times Sound levels measured property lines Tests made club put within levels set ordinance still under order start fly model planes equipped motors what about lawn mowers chain saws say nothing cars noisy mufflers talking about full-scale airport being used model fliers think would nice AMA members would drop Mr Gordon short letter letting him know Upper Oxford appears acting capricious fashion against AMA club obviously community-orientated provides constructive outlet aviation aspirations ambitions its citizens Ask Mr Gordon written response lets see what happens Solidarity worksas FCC discovered published recent plan change frequency situation letters AMA clubs members really put position squarely front eyes Go guys gals next month 1994 131 U 4 Ehi LIA U iJ 1] d m Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Toledo must spring last has worst winter part country quite few years As being written preparing approve contract new AMA Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Jerry comes background association management once Executive Director US Parachute Association Welcome aboard Jerry may new position productive rewarding both AMA Id like thank took time fill out recent survey membership will very useful helping us determine future direction AMA got chance glance over first small batch returns enlightening theme noticed early batch concern enlisting juniors aeromodelling scene unassociated discussion Lance Zellers got talking about situation regard ALL air sports organizations aviation scene general simply attracting young people activity need discussing EAA Young Eagles program related greatest success seen activity guy did legwork find youngsters get required parental signatures arrange transportation airport kids didnt actually fly rather did legwork enable other chapter members get air Its too difficult find EAA members give kids rides seemingly quite difficult get someone will recruit kids legwork get required parental permission get airport opportunity us am sure partnership between clubs local EAA chapter could wonders helping attract youth activity What envision AMA club recruiting kids schools scouts church groups wherever can found promise flight real alrplane AMA club would get required parental permission pick kids up take MODEL field morning some MODEL flying transport alrport real alrplane flight provided EAA chapter under Young Eagles program cookout hotdog lunch could provided very minimum cost either sites After presentation Young Eagles certificates AMA club would transport kids back home Hopefully involved would end up day lot smiles faces envision doing groups 8-12 kids time depending upon capacities both AMA club EAA chapter could going program groups kids being run through couple weeks need same group AMA memberslEAA members group kids will take effort part get program going can dream on-going relationship developing between some adult AMA members some kids kind mentoring relationship would provide TRANSPORTATION flying field well some help developing lifelong love beautiful hobby Come think Im almost describing youth aeromodelling thanks Bob Roscoe provided ride weekly meeting old Brockton Aeromodelers kid though good 8-10 miles out way EACH WAY Come also think learned std H pattern shift worked old Chevy Thanks Bob Its type mentoring will build modeler Frank Garcher fond referring type program would work ALL types AMA clubs CL FF RC etc etc need to get lead out know contact EAA chapter nearest you could call FAA Oshkosh havent talked him about Ill probably see him Sun N Fun Im sure Chuck Larsen EAA would happy help AMA club contact agreeable EAA chapter form Young Eagles Alliance benefits BOTH groups would great using real airplane flight carrot might just get kids involved aeromodelling Its up YOU have heard some comments lately some members seem indicate unhappiness Model Aviation Magazine comments have come enough different people have high degree respect dont think would good idea ignore few have able express thoughts form specific enough much questioned nearly agree some areas have improved lately like covers yet seems feeling concern thing have able identify specifically people like see articles continued pg often would far prefer see contiguous much possible agree otherwise cant see much change past Sometimes can too close subject really see objectively perhaps cases have such feelings can express fairly specific way Ill pass magazine staff perhaps can improve magazine intended slap face magazine staff really attempt help improve magazine make appealing membership Till Next Month dlCrispin Continued page 130 needs should promote something detriment long haul Secoad Complaint letters have contalned questions about Academy does set enforce sound level standards Academy has published recommended goals relied upon clubs sites needs meet goals question establishment promotion enforcement rules difficulty diversity aeromodeling around United States areas noise never question support mandatory levels available subject placed table swell support forthcoming support have great difficulty passing type precise value observe Other organizations have done ROAR example cases have number competition categories separation formulation rules exists Academy wide spectrum alrcraft exists us have worked diligently support aeromodelers need retaln flying sites face potential loss due lack means reduce sound levels aeromodelers across United States would work towards established level rules would place short order countries sound levels mandated could have done very easily Recommendations law date back 1970s laws establish levels name model aircraft specifically Except few instances have never written local ordinances feel sure would panic saw levels asked document far restrictive recommended figures lower legal figures some European countries have universal rules would have accept place flying sites regardless environment particular club operates becomes mandate members would have comply interim need work within competition categories accept specific sound level would very good start Other need lower sound levels much possible sites may risk aot give up Read much accomplish task Coming up latest available market Model Aviation Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 little eight months ago answered call Executive Council assume position Executive Director Academy accepted condition could serve interim administrator until trained manager could selected has accomplished will return original plan serving Technical Director case St Louis area via phone fax lines addition answering mail calls relative technical issues will continue work Contest Board matters frequency concerns attend trade shows events just generally serve neededalbeit reduced number hours per week last task will coordinate program addresses youth issues well mature newcomers aeromodeling last months column indicated would share some observations gleaned ED journey First seems fitting say Academy poised take some significant steps forward Weve working hard cultivate new approaches achieving goals seem paying off AMA has always relied heavily far too heavily dues income 50% fairly standard associations AMA runs 80% range New programs such developed Business Opportunity Committee will help move AMA position almost total reliance dues conversations Discovery Channel can lead activities will place aeromodeling very favorable position host little things have occurred recently reveal dynamic approach Academy range communication efforts such putting complete EC meeting minutes magazine providing sounding board form recent survey Incidentally number survey forms returned excellent comments helpful Once tabulated will share results oh yes dont forget new AMA computer bulletin board may well on- line time read am pleased overall performance staff Yes know will among readers will take issue above consider some 90% staff brand-new business really did quite well learning keeping things going new projects have introduced have some negatives however Bear mind part new concerns Probably single perplexing issue Headquarters deal centers unwillingness members assimilate information provide Repeatedly answer mall phone calls individuals totally uninformed Almost fall answers questions concerns can found some document has provided understand time may have received information may have need it frustrating become upset appear reluctant produce special letter document simply reiterates what theyve already received oftentimes thrown away does Academy go gentleman coming board will help shape destiny Jerry Rouillard joins us important goals mind skills honed through years management various areas including associationsIts true Jerry does come modeling background however has expressed willingness leam rely us have some degree expertise answers will find him interested interesting Hes good listener quick learner As last thought ED perspective wife Rae thank bottom hearts wonderful expressions support brief sojourn ED position has enlightening once again confirmed us learning goes throughout life contact future please use following numbers Tel 314 447-4235 Fax 314 447-6008 some flexibility may exist hours generally will available 9 3 Central Time Monday through Friday event travel will answering machine line mailing address PO Box 40 St Peters MO 63376 Until next month Technical Director 1994 133 OD Underwood Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampahire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 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 03106-1077 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 IrY Searl Ryan STA believe Byron model also has scratchbuilt version IrY will Top Gun contestants year Charlie Nelson wife Lynda new Waco powered German Siedel 7cylinder engine finish Sig Koverall Sig butyrate dope Once again have start months column off sad note R/C Gulls newsletter learned passing Norm Gomm did know very much about Norm considered him close friend time met Maine Model Club Expo always very pleasant time Apparently Norm type person always help nut needed will miss him will other people Maine 495th R/C SQUADRON Scale Show Once again Art Alfano provided superior evenings entertainment display Scale models produced area modelers Most remainder column will devoted pictures models Unfortunately models will shown due space limitations Bill Salters de Havilland twin-engine cabin biplane believe Rapide Dr Richard Bartlett de Havilland Tiger Moth Bud Barkley kit has Ouadra-42 Ace radio Art Alfano giving opening statementJim Gilliatt SN-J Midwest kit named builder described theFutaba radio markings aircraftBoston-area Navy squadron Gus Deltwas Stinson L-5 Ray Vaillancourt plans Ouadra-42 Futaba radio Weight 31 pounds Jim Fitzharris 1918-vintage armed Austrian reconnaissance airplane Powered OS 108 weighs 43 pounds has 124-inch wingspan Dan Azzariti Charles River Club holding rather novel raffle prize Easter basket containing model accessories 134 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dane Bebcock 449 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-d901 [zip codes 085 086 088 089] Tote Brown 52 FW PSC 9 Boo 2135 APO AS 00123 [zip codes Europe APO & FPO] Wee Os Coo 85 Riverside Dnve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1300 [zip codee 070-078 B78 078] Vines Jutisno Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1778 [zip codes 117-119] Wait Geary 622 Franklin Bosinoard Absecon NJ 08201-271 7 [zip codes080082083] Ray Juschkue 7 Eoergreen Asenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 008081100-104106107110-1161 Gus Pandajis 1865 Penhleid Road Pentield NY 14526-1409 [zip codes140-147] Bitt Poylhress 2 Hemlock Ct Seagerhes NY 12d77-2232 [zip codes108108-108 124-127] Adam Sattier 41 Perry Avevan Latbom NY 121 10-2d33 [zip codes120-1 22 128 129 133136] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Drive Endicoy NY 13760-4329 [zip codes 130-132 137-i 39 148 149] Woody Woodman 233 Longolew Drive Baynitle NJ 06721-3116 [zip codes077 & 087] Frequency Coordinator Los Seater 2062 Rabbit Lava Phoerris NY 131 35-9507 New AVP Bill Poythress Saugerties New York Bill will serve New York zip code areas 105 108 109 124 127 Born NYC built first model airplane age 7 won first contest age 10 Junior Birdmen Scale event has heen AMA Leader Member since 1946 organizers past president present member Mid-Hudson Model Masters Bill charge new model airplane museum Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome states likes fly fun has lost competitive urge active contest director retired design engineer IBM Bill has credentials lets welcome him aboard Joe Beshar Memoriam.and kids 1992 Skyscrapers dedicated contributions Junior World Championship Team memory former member Mark Valerius widow responded think Mark would very pleased Junior Free Right Team memorial Its two years later have lost free fighting friends new Junior Team needs support Pete Andrews Joe Bilgri Tom McLaughlan three good friends Back late 40s Pete Andrews learned didnt own micrometer gave still use 1959 Joe Bilgri teammates Herb Kothe other winning World Wakefield Team Championship France bring Alphonse Penaud Trophy USA Tom McLaughlan served years Team Selection Committee three towering figures world free flight world-class competitors designers innovators role models less experienced contributions development younger modelers Gone now Pete Joe Tom can no longer contribute own replacements can namesboth keep alive memories foster development younger free fighters step shoes Make check payable Academy Model Aeronautics much can afford sure attach note stating Jr FAI FF Fund made memory Pete Joe Tom have lost some other free fighting friend sn memory Its tax deductible too today Bob Harochek editor Flyoff MCRC Attains Gold Leader Club Award February 2 Mercer County Radio Control Society presented Gold Leader Club award having met AMA requirements includes instructor programs safety programs charity benefit support show programs plaque presented club well brass-inscribed plate mounting field club wall addition Gold Leader Award pin given member commemorating status AVP Dave Babcock January 23 1994 eighth Annual Modelers Flea Market held Levittown Hall Nassau County 9 am 4 pm District II clubs responsible event Nassau Flyers Condors Nick Cappriotti show chairman has helm eight years Gold Leader Club Award pins presented MCRC member Dave Babcock demonstrates expression joy 30 vendors 3000 modelers Pennsylvania New Jersey Connecticut crossed threshold event successful vendors have already signed next year Please make point visit next year wont sorry never know what king bargain will find $5 got Spirit St Louis video tape perfect condition AVP Ray Juschkus John Florlo Enters Gateway Heaven sadness tell passing John Florio John passed away after several years declining health know John founder Horio Flyer Company manufacturer fine kits Flyer series todays Competition FunFly craft Johns son Jim continuing production kits business doing great right now John essentially invented Fun-Flys designed aircraft purpose years ago true gentleman great person hearts go Out family AVP Terry Terrenoire July1994 135 SENIOR CITIZEN OPINION POLL REPORT received 152 responses opinion po1i published page 135 May 94 MA against senior citizen dues increase didnt expect receive positive responses due come-on wording end negatives probably goodly number did notice display ad though placed presidents column space visibility Ill address submitted belligerent assertions hostile comments simple opinion will have live responded rationally courteously opinion thank NOW WHAT DO WE DO Simple satisfy usually difficult and/or impossible plan propose Executive Council senior citizen dues listed same amount regular dues easy now read $10 discount seniors take donate AMA discretion tax-deductible Keep em flying Joe Beshar Bill Poythress L-R Nassau Flyers VP John Wiligoos Show Chairman Nick Capriotti Nassau Flyers president Don Schuize Joe Beshar presents Gold Leader Club award Mercer County Radio Control president Dave Babcock U] s iEEE 11 i] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 8561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 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 19406-1 881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 44137-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerorama 94 Last year Tuscarora R/C Club focused activities promoting model aviation within Pennsylvania State Parks system airshow commemorated parks 100th birthday continuing effort 1994 show will held Tuscarora State Park May 29 club active model aviation promotion year obtained status AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations extended Henry rest club Free Flight News Are interested knowing about free flight activity within Philadelphia area great newsletter being edited Tom Sanders Scale Old Timers Society desire subscribe contact Tom 215 249-1409 Miami Valley Mall Show 100 radiocontrolled models four different clubs displayed Miami Bally Centre Mall Piqua Ohio weekend March 19 exhibit has become annual event over past fifteen years quality years show excellent evident accompanying photos major attraction display three beautiful P-St Mustangs built several members Riverside RIC Hawks Piqua Bob Hines Kurt Nystrom Del Burnett Dwaine Wright Jeff Landis helped build giant planes Mustangs started about four years ago Bud Nosen kits Several months ago decided push hard during winter have ready malt show As added attraction Riverside R/C Hawks received loan giant screen television Sears utilized run large selection model aircraft videos public watch Mall shows excellent way acquatnt general public hobby gives chance talk people might otherwise exposed model aviation club hasnt tried now good time start talking over nearest mall manager best time year spring between winter building summer flying seasons Thanks Don Smith above information following pictures Metro H/C Flyers Soaring enthusiasts northern Ohio should happy 1994 schedule Metro R/C Flyers Events will occur May 7 June 4 July 2 August 20 September 30 October 1 Interested Contact Brian Smith PO Box 85 Clinton Ohio 44216 Preble County MONARCS R/C Club Situated 200 acres flat gently rolled sod MONARCS Middle Nowhere Anything Radio Controlled Society burn sky Sundays Wednesday evenings Two ponds provide runways float planes race circuits boats MONARCS have flying together AMA-chartered club two years During time club membership has doubled club pilot training program has produced seven new pilots flying site located between Houston Wood State Park Oxford Ohio Green Prairie Sod Farm Contact Mark Duncan 513 456-6012 Bob Cole 513 796-5921 information H/C Aviation Country Club An ambitious flying site project has unfolded just east Columbus Ohio site includes on-site camping flight training program free flight simulator Red Baron Cafe summer schedule includes 1 weekend R/C Helicopter Flight School sponsored R/C Eagles 2 94 Rotary Rumble sponsored Columbus Rotory Wings 3 94 Jet Speed Nationals 4 94 IRCHA Jamboree 5 94 Big Bird Classic Contact Jeff Robb R/C Aviation Box 100 Hebron Ohio 43025-0100 Tel 614 928-5300 Check out aerial view beautiful site AMA Gold Leader Club Congratulations Frequent-C-Flyers Clearfield Pennsylvania efforts obtaining status AMA Gold Leader Club positive contributions sport aeromodeling commended Grand Opening AMA Museum weekend June 11 grand opening AMA museum Muncie Bring model join flying festivities C U rhere Model Aviation 4The MONARCS field Three mighty Mustangs formation highlighted annual mall show Piqua Ohio closeup showing fine nose art Del Burnetts Mustang Jeff Landis did nose art three big birds beautiful Christen Eagle belongs Larry Moyer FAST club Brookville Ohio An aerial shot R/C Country Club great rendition Patty Wagstaffs Extra 300 Darrel Biser FAST club I]RII1LIELu11Le]iU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland / North Carolina / Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinker Drive Mechanicaville 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 106 Crestview Drive Mockaville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayelteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 SPRING 1994 Spring always time renewal perhaps spring 1994 will true time renewal Academy have through year struggle moving replacement of headquarters staff problems associated need replace Executive Director created situation very disruptive operation Academy Much effort individuals concentration problems expenditure time have brought us new position organization say difficulties over certainly much better position July 1993 Through dedication several individualsespecially Robert Underwood interim Executive Directorthe operation headquarters showing signs efficiency excellence service required membership individuals willing listen correct problems aware existence Patience has required since people new Academy model aviation except very small number made move Reston view date 1994 looks very good indeed issue Model Aviation should have profile new Executive Director Academy will course need come up speed learns operation Academy defined bylaws operational rules Robert Underwood will assist him well still staff years experience knowledge vital smooth transition will have manager place capable performing needs Academy effective businesslike manner fulfillment along excellent fiscal management now place through work Jane Ames will make us strong organization future capable service mandatory membership Spring renewal things certainly Academy During visit Muncie over last weekend March Executive Director candidate interviews progress museum other aspects facility noted museum should really key point visit site members display should ready opening least major portion complete time Homecoming scheduled shortly after read library concern reference source will also well underway very soon Personality Month individual under view month bit different people see mentioned columns say mention made feminine members often see references various support through helping scorekeeping contests running concession stands occasionally helping newsletter such Once see mention ladies flying competition fun rest us often read being involved management running club District IV specifically North Carolinas Nash County Radio Control Flyers Club has member satisfied sitting sidelines Rosemary Holliday took up radio control flying 1991 after watching husband son having great enjoyment decided watching way go has stopped since date Actually wasnt lack desire rather job took much time Fellow club members refer Hurricane Roseshe soloed day hurricane due sweep up outer banks North Carolina Biplanes Rosemarys weakness now has Sopwith Pup waiting built Rosemary did just sit back fly watch world go got involved clubs operation elected president Nash County Radio Control Flyers January 1994 faced year number problems especially flying sites common clubs some point has seen club overcome some least temporarily can challenge club officer certainly ample someone new game Rosemarys club association North Carolinas Greenville Flying Pirates planning major event held November will weekend affair Fly-In banquet regional District IV meeting should prove outstanding affair area enough Rosemary spouse involved local Boy Scouts Merit Badge counselors presently assisting group obtain Modeling Aviation badges Let Rosemary inspiration others Rosemary shows off present aircraft photo number Winter recently mentioned annual sailplane flying hosted Tidewater Model Soaring Association held year around New Years Day did have photos available time couple shots showing fliers Hardy Souls Meet still ice recent storm wind cold Photo number two shows winch line photo number three gives little bit idea lineup launch bad winter day East Coast Timonium Mid Atlantic Radio Control Show Timonium Maryland will take place June 4-5 Academy will display some membership services supplies Stop chat have needs questions will try assist manner possible solving problems will also accept expressions appreciation 1994 137 Ej SI U 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Miasisaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bertoszewlcz 3626 Rarrohwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WithelmIne Chlhesz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 Linde Coolep 9838 Elm Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 Kart Hansel 383 Brierwond 6157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Marion Lyons 2301 Veneria Road Mobile AL 35605 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerrail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pseblo Pass Asniolno AL 36206 Dtck Patton 188 Palm Grove Blvd Panoma City Beach PL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake 0, Srnyrna GA 30082 Terry Rlmert 387 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manclresier TN 37355 Frequency Coordinator Barnie Fields Boa 1063 Slrinirland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 8041 684-2517 Rick Perkaus President Florida Palm Beach Aero Club writes am disappointed lost EVP election unhappy arc continuing VP Dave Brown doing excellent jobs anyway its better way Once again invite join us TOP GUN might interested new event us WINGS AMA has sanctioned both events Fight keep VP columns going magazine important club officer have knowledge activities other clubs area TOP GUN affair Rick talking about ts annual WORLD competition Scale RC model airplane flyers fly must invited Ricks WING affair anyone can participate TOP GUN April 28 thru May 1 WINGS May 28 29 Both prestigious Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach Florida Rick sent picture above taken January South Florida Fair said hundreds thousands people strolled through large Club booth 17 days asked questions watched videos learned fly Clubs Dave Brown Flight Simulator picture shows club member John DeAngelis teaching kids fly simulator Bob Thomson Longwood Florida writes response request March VP Column recommendation VP Columns continued Take away would no way other parts country know what happening Some might argue no need Florida modelers know what happening California Pennsylvania contention should aware issues surrounding California Site purchase Pennsylvania Parks Commission flying bans Illinois proposals ban 2 cycle engines etc etc local issues could become issue MY locality important know others have fought won lost battles addition read VP Column learn different writing styles James Rech Avon Park Florida writes 1 find interesting see what others doing around country Keep Dist Report MA like District Reports about what happening majority modelers lets others know fun still Dan Hensley Palmetto Florida member Valkyries Manatee RC Club writes patches promised last year? kinds problems AIvIA sanction last year AMA got right time year Wheres AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR patches? Dan finally got patches Im mailing out 5 today No charge John Martin Miami Florida writes 1 admit read two other District Reports 70% District pages go unread Bill Cohen Markham Park Pilots Association Florida writes moved Southern Florida after retirement because Dad 90 Im child moved Lost Hills California never realized Free Flight utopia enjoyed until moved Ive joined small new RC group area pictured above sign Bill Cohen has put up contest CDing Volunteers L-R include Gail Fitzgerald unknown unknown Jim Argyros Patti Argyros snap contestants holding up planes judges identify part radio controlled Pylon contest Bill Cohen CDing L-R Jack Milburn Terry Dunham Dave Zisman Oscar Sulit Abel Mendenez Don Moody phone Bill Milam Larry Hazbun Cliff Telford accepting 3rd place Expert CD Don Moody L-R Carolyn Moody J Silvers Cliff Telford Don Moody Denny Monahan Frank Romeo Liz Romeo Jay Milam Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico writes need VP columns magazine dont eliminate way know whats going District Early 1993 wrote about new flying site An agreement between club someone renting large tract land Puerto Rico Land Authority person renting agreed let us use 2 acres land $100 year Verbally After installed steel gate entrance graded land built shade area put down rnnway 300 40 ft taxi way cost $8000 lessor demanded $1200 year Since would lower new price no choice go Puerto Rico Land Authorities complain After 8 months negotiations Land Authorities made lessor give us $8000 investment negotiating between person renting land myself done good faith time prior starting construction asked him would sign agreement repeatedly told worry because land rented 20 years have now learned good faith should saved Sunday Mass Incidentally person verbal agreement relative wife As have told times Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska stepchildren AMA Enclosed photo 1993 El Coqui Behind judges house across street No flying permitted over road houses wish somebody Puerto Rico could have paragraph Dist V VP page OK Joseph got Mail something month Seated above picture Lt Comm Harry Swift Herman Ruiz Puerto Rico scene Joseph Micalizzi submitted have good friend Dothan Alabama regularly sends results Fun-Flys Contests below snap participants recent 3rd quarter Fun-Fly ais Wiregrass RC Club Harvey Yoder sends names important flyers pictured Ill rnn names immediately Helicopters aiive well Mississippi Bill Mattern helicopter Karl Hensels recent Fun-Flys Meridian Mississippi Bills craft flew very well Karl way important AMA Assoc VPs area Model Aviation inois/Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Buasell 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 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill Zimmer 508 Walnut PO Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037 Home 816 584-2481 Work 816 584-7121 Fax 816 584-7761 Wow almost forgot write column Sit keyboard second day month trying come up something worthy time want make deadline isnt way should can blame no myself guess March has slipped entered us new flying season As write think back trim flights Ive made old ships just last two nights just came covering session son began finishing touches will make creation break ground first time few days Boy feel good over thing son Mark have doing past few days cycling batteries doing great far have few go before satisfied systems safe use hope taking hour look over ships put away last year Shoot time read will have flying Im hoping didnt forget anything month made trip tried make trip Flora Ii visit Id promised some time ago got recorder other end sounded like business number didnt leave message least know tried fellas Maybe next time trip did make Marion mall show know Ive before event could find made trip neat thing another surprise visits no idea coming since couldnt get anyone answer phone should have seen faces stepped up Boy fun Yeah sometimes its really fun being district VP As usual Converse Eagles great mall show plenty models display building sessions going well static contest left whims folks passing wanted vote spent whole afternoon talking members could fact got home later planned because bull sessions good hope members good time did really enjoyed myself Howard Martz member Converse Eagles sent photo airplanes displayed show happened have taken first place prize Scale division Its cute little Smith Miniplane Howard knows have thought Id like have photo show Boy sure fell photo session big way Well since Ive started havent made trips guess may well get sure beats babbling next photo taken swap shop hosted Converse Eagles last year group us forget about said done events fine ladies pictured have made welcome time Ive visited Marion Converse hat off Besides put out some mighty fine eats next shows some group showed up swap shop Ron Anderson friends couldnt much flying field last year see fella s club St Charles Missouri Saints RIC Club Due floods little group pictured used free time help out Salvation Armys flood relief center Pictured Harry White Bob Oelklaus Ron Anderson hat off gentlemen throwing out trivial problems help really need know others out some way did part help Lets hope dont see repeat year Springfield RIC Club wanted let know what doing Russell Rhodes sent copy newsletter some photos letter have new black top runway can see th next photo club has nice field Springfield club very active Ive seen busy schedule year know want make best runway dont lose next photo events held last year As can see family members included event timed flight wife doing flying via trainer cord looks like having fun counting off time Did notice flag last photo did standing straight out Surely club wasnt using Telemaster shown official contest airolane Well maybe celebrate New Years Day SOAR held annual fun fly cold nasty weather As day progressed clouds rolled got real bad Gee dont see too much out ordinary northern Illinois time year makes feel cold just looking Thanks Ronald Kukral photo July1994 139 Enough now. Iowa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 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 Laslk 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 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 Watertord Ml 48328-3551 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Ben Kelly PO Box 39001 Redtord Ml 48239 Some columns very easy write usually have selection thoughts items use month however very difficult find words need convey personal feelings Gone Flying.forever great sadness have report modeling has lost great flying friends Ron Sears described surprise award ceremony last months column became ill week later due complications passed away leaves us happy remembrances Ron first-class modeler family man friend anyone loved aircraft As Scale builder world-class put back modeling times pulled Out Lately concentrating improving judging systems also great collection Scale aircraft information Within District VII always sent thoughts regarding Executive Councils Agendas great help decision making first met Ron Canadian Nationals Centralia entered RC Scale PT-17 entered CL Scale mixed together during static flying judging sessions close friends Skip Mast Cliff Tacie also very interesting experience see techniques used clubs northwest area metro Detroit seem have fine Scale modelers well represented memorial service Ron special kind shall have pleasant memories times spent together April 8-10 Toledo shall also away Sun Fun Lakeland Florida Darn However sunmter definitely way make note get Muncie weekend June 11 will Homecoming Grand Opening Museum site being around 250 miles away extracurricular activities family make weekend everyone Bring model fly its going wonderful occasion chance meet new Executive Director too *Early view Milwaukee swap meet Doors yet open public table Jim & Art Milwaukee Ciricemasters buyers free hand pick over tablesl promoting CL swap shop Neat Gee Bee model got lots attention 140 Model Aviation Sears wife grandson beautiful gathering family Hendersons Hobbies Skymasters officers 1994 F Fredericks P Foss J Fleming J Ferguson K Phillips G Walling Rich Doig showing soap bubble Skymasters club good winter programeducational entertaining Ron getting ready cut up cake helped Glenda Hendersona true modeling hobby store owner Small section attendees Ron Sears presentation Hendersons Hobbies back room Tom Evans photo Ron accepting award district efforts modelingespecially Scale Tom Evans photo Bob Gialdini well set up watch Green Bay Packers TV lounge chair Milwaukee swap shop Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 871 23-9553 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks Drive College Station TX 77845 Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Drive Baton Rouge LA 70815 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood Street Texarkana TX 75501 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 John Valls 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 SPRINGTIME Wow does time fly order keep abreast modeling activiiy within District VIIL have asked AVPs write monthly column specific areas 1 hope will help modelers know AVPs Let know opinion need change format months column written Max Blose VP Waco Texas October 31 1993 Alamo Radio Control Society ARCS San Antonio Texas held first International Miniature Aerobatics Club IMAC contest cold Saturday some snow flurries spotted 20-25 mph northwest wind fliers contestants workers sat cars heaters running keep warm event held Zuehi airport Seguin Texas Around 2 pm 12 hardy contestants judges decided brave elements start contest judges expert team lead Erlinda Lang IMAC events flown Sportsman Advanced Unlimited Open Freestyle Wayne Young finished top Sportsman Jeff Powell first Advanced Todd Blose finished just ahead Robert Elliot first-place honors Unlimited class Open Freestyle eventa three-minute flight all-out anything-goes hotdogging choreographed musicwas won Todd Blose Jeff Powell won high-point award best percentage possible points walked away Futaba radio system Beverly Brogdon charge computerized scoring sound system freestyle event handled Dennis McAllister ARCS took care concessions Contest director Gene Goldstein did really good job under some worst cold flying weather have seen Saturday Thanks Gene input patience help Recently Temple Aeromodelers Temple Texas took time meetings dedicate new gate built entrance flying field Russ Roepke also honored excellence editing newsletter plaque Academy Model Aeronautics placing him Aero Honor Society Newsletter Editors Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz District VIII AVP Max Blose presented plaque Russ Russ does excellent job newsletter full very informative Temple Aeromodelers has grown club working very well shown excellent contests have put together past couple years well building attractive gate going flying field see photo have number projects 1994 Cen-Tex Modelers Inc Killeen Texas usually has very good Big Bird Fly-Ins well run Dan Smith 1993 weather year really bad turnout very small year will run Fred Reese have never Killeen field should attend events Cen-Tex Modelers has hard working club has finest grass runways have ever seen just like golf green well-maintained Hopefully weather will cooperative 1994 new newsletter editor club John Dvoracek doing excellent job Since club members Army personnel stationed Fort Hood club has high turnover rate Keeping ball rolling hard have doing pretty good job past couple years San Antonio Prop Bustersalong Clayton Hobbies Rebel Hobbies HEB Food storeshave presented Big Bird Fly-In proceeds going Elf Louise San Antonio institution event has grown very worthwhile cause Although cold weekends San Antonio turnout good year Because efforts Keith Moody George Wilson San Antonio Prop Busters Elf Louise cause will better Max Blose Waco Texas 1994 141 Front L-R R Elliot R Brogdon K Ross W Young Back J Powell T Blose R Hammond R Amini Jerry Miller L-R Temple Aeromodelers president Bill Schulz newsletter editor Russ Roepke District VIII AVP Max Blose Robert Elliots 20-pound Yak uses Futaba radio Husqvarna 44 has fiberglass fuselage L-R Max Blose president Bill Schulz secretary Buster Hinde newsletter editor Russ Roepke Ken Ross uses Futaba radio guide beautiful 1/3-scale Laser its G-62 engine weighs 20A pounds Buster Hinkle Bill Murry Bill Schulz cut ribbon new gate Temple Aeromodelers flying field well some excellent events planned Todd Bloses Precision Model Products 35%-scale Extra 260 Husqvarna 44 power Futaba radio weighs 21 pounds U] 1 14 L ELU 1 Colorado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President 980 N 3rd Street Carrington ND 58421 Days 701 652-2739 Evenings 701 652-2321 Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moon 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 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 Colorado Master Magnificent Mountain Men program recognizes club members outstanding participation performance club events over course year 1993 contest season success success due no small part club members earned Master Magnificent Mountain Man status contests three ways could earn MMMM title 1 Fly greatest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 2 Fly least 25 official max flights MMMM contests 1993 3 Enter fly least five MMMM contests 1993 criteria selected encourage both participation performance club members Certificates Merit presented January club meeting want again recognize Master Magnificent Mountain Men 1993 accomplishments largest number official flights MMMM contests 1993 hands Bill Etherington Bill made total 82 official flights eight contests entered 15 next largest number Will Bill reach 100 official flights 1994 will some darkhorse outdo Bill prolific flier Four MMMM flew least 25 official max flights 1993 contests Ken Phair flew 42 official max flights eight contests Bill Gibbons flew 36 official max flights 10 contests Pete McQuade flew exactly 25 maxes eight contests special note Glen Menu flew 25 maxes four contests Come out often Glen show us Nine other MMMM eamed 4M title participating least five club events 1993 Chuck Etherington competed eight 11 contests Roland Solomon flew seven contests Dean Carpenter Art Hillis Roger Maves Ed Smull flew six contests John Anders Jerry Murphy Ralph Vescera flew five contests Certificates suitable framing presented Master Magnificent Mountain Man Again congratulations job well done Wear title proudly plan fly higher longer 1994 program will continue unchanged 1994 challenge earn title Master Magnificent Mountain Man 1994 Rick Pan gell Magnificent Mountain Men Littleton Colorado News South Dakota Sunday February 12 several dedicated Prophusters decided brave outdoors fly predictions day good Doc decided get Janice Jensen Model Airport about 9 am fly arrived 9 am model airplanes snow blower Now ask snow blower blow snowwhat else just started move some snow Doc showed up proceeded get several drifts off runway About 45 minutes after started Denny Bemal came model airplanes no snow shovel quickly remedied three us worked two hours cleaning runway some pit area Just finished taking break George Bondora came waltzing After usual remarks about arriving after work done decided fly mild breeze out south right down runway making flying greater pleasure Denny brought aerosport Quickie 500 racer YS 45 tuned pipe Doe brought Telemaster George brought two trainers brought Aerosport rebuilt Stick ItS called Post Jumper II bet will never guess got its name flew standard model airplanes time something different Does help Stick ItS took air some minor trimming flying straight level Let tell darndest thing fly though flies very slow must fly times take eyes off After couple getting used flights decided take lower ground Flying about 15 29 feet above ground very slow speeds lot fun thing will anything want think about falling out sky time getting quite warm runway clear snow just little water remainder melting snow Now enter Bob Cecil new Cosmos Bob done beautiful job covering model now ready acid test meantime Larry Horn arrived freshly purchased Kougar Doe helped Bob get Cosmos flying just like supposed Now meantime Dennis having ball airplane helping George get birds ready Apparently George some landing gear problems soon cured ready go Now flown except George Doe helping George fly PT 40 George doing great job until somehow got disoriented forgot flair out landing approach out neighboring wheat field resulted considerable damage aircraft engine unfixable what like about hobby getting out warm winter day having great time some good friends Darrel Cassidy Propbusters Rapid City South Dakota News North Dakota Red River R/C Flyers Mall Show held March 5 1994 Columbia Mall Grand Forks North Dakota great turnout airplanes spectators made best mall shows ever club loads prizes awards given away also drawing recent raffle Dennis Weatherland won Airplane Engine Radio Combination raffle What lucky dog Mike Ellis took home second prize $50 Blake Carlson took home third place prize $25 two classes entries mall show Military Class Gordon Tolbert took first prize also won Pilots Choice award Harry ONeil won second prize Mike Clancy took third Sport Class Harold Hiebert won first Dave Dablen took second John Abel took third loads door prizes given away Steve Altendorf won major prize Great Planes Ultra Sport kit Altogether show went very well club sold its raffle tickets Congratulations big thank-you helped stage show John Warcup Red River RIC Flyer Club Grand Forks North Dakota Thought month real friend person youve made fool yourself lets forget * 142 Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-song 99-127 Ohiakea Street Ama HI 96701 Darwin Barns 8445 B Hazeiwood Scottsdale AZ 83251-2727 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Gary Hover 16016 Avenue 288 Visalia CA 93277 Kai P Jensen 535 East Moans Lane Reno NV 89502 John F Krohn 310 692-4177 Brian Nelson 9800 Lantz Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 Dave Pinjuv 4882 Cosley Drive Las Vegas NV 89117 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85748-7123 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chuls Vista CA 91911 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Drive Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 382-1962 Eloy Marez 2626 W Northwood Sante Ana CA 92704 District X wishes congratulate welcome newly appointed Executive Director Jerry Roujilard Academy Model Aeronautics Jerry three finalists participating Executive Director selection process interviewed before search committee Saturday March 26 Jerrys nomination position confirmed telephone vote Executive Council Thursday March 31 Jerry comes us Manassas Virginia however no stranger District X 1987-1992 enrolled full-time California State University Sacramento California complete undergraduate graduate degree requirements During time northern California Project Director Memories series PBS KylE-TV position prepared funding proposals supervised research script writing production planning awardwinning series Sacramentos history Prior attending Cal State Sacramento Jerry District X United States Parachute Association Monterey California 1969 1972 As Assistant Director USPA accomplishments included expansion associations merchandise line development twelve-month revolving membership plan resulted 50% increase membership Most recently Jerry senior consultant Parachute Industry Consultants Inc Mr Rouillard affiliated eight months has seeking long-term association executive position since completing masters degree 1992 left position interim executive USPA December 1993 Jerry chiefly hired USPA redirect association brief tenure led efforts staff restructuring office renovation automation expansion its government relations program Mr Rouillards professional career spans 23 years including five years nonprofit sector 14 years experience business operations management sports aviation companies Additionally Jerrys graduate work history parlays well overseeing AMA museum Jerry longtime aviation enthusiast deals well changing growing organizations Jerry views critical issues facing AMA stabilizing internal operations new location developing better community relations Mr Rouillard has managed budgets $2-3 million has supervised staff 17 30 full-time has launched strategic planning efforts developed long-range records management systems revised staff organization led team-building efforts has built coalitions among aeronautic sister organizations Jerry Rouillard accomplished business manager having owned managed two aviation companies best strengths building consensus bridging diversity team-building experience has taught him results never happen quickly would like However accomplishments receptivity change better supported realistic goals set modified staff members possible involved process advocates TQM Total Quality Management leads others gently supports compromise staff Council never dictatorial Welcome aboard Jerry look forward working Please feel free call us anything other members District can make transition new job easier News Aloha State Mr Ray Roberts Ray also has unusual Collection UN-CAN-NY aircraft made Hawaiian beverage cans Kahului Hawaii sent following information unique collection model airplanes newly opened International Paper Airplane museum Ray Roberts former industrial arts teacher gave workshops NASA perhaps better known dinosaurs other figures creates out aluminum cans However Rays hobby has recently reached new heights opening new International Paper Airplane Museum appropriately located near Mauis airport Kahului believed like world just opened few months ago Ray designs airplanes sells models kits range size postage stamp radio-controlled craft six-foot wingspan Roberts states airplane models must least 95% paper quaiify museum has paper models Japan Germany Holland Russia Peru Israel unusual paper airplane model powered fly kit can purchased under $5 fly included tells catch engine date Ray has over 350 built-up models paper aviation aircraft display museum inside plastic show cases over 2000 paper airplane kits gift sales area Along paper airplane museum Ray has aviation models made out Hawaiian Beverage cans called UN-CAN-NY aircraft has taken Ray over 15 years find paper airplanes document origin Anyone finds Ray paper airplane kit doesnt already have museum gets own choicefree Subject equal value availability interested Ray has catalog paper airplanes available $18 deducted cost first order $25 Ray can reached 808 244-4667 ever island state Hawaii stop say Hi Ray youre Valley Sun Phoenix give call now until next time keepem safe keepemflyn 1994 143 Proprietor modeler Ray Roberts points ut myriad paper models display International Paper Airplane Museum Kahului Hawaii Sign Times Urban sprawl has forced clubs flying sites search new less-developed locations Raising funds reconstruct runways facilities problems associated site relocation NAAs Lance Zellers L chairman ED Search Committee congratulates Jerry Roulllard AMAs new Executive Director few months ago described some events will take place Alaska summer few sent Alaska AVP Mac McCowen year marks Fifth Annual Alaska State RIC Championships will held year last year Alaska Radio Control Society home field Elmendorf Air Force Base Anchorage Alaska dates August 4th through 7th begins Quickie 300 Sport Pylon classes Thursday evening Quickie 500 Friday night Saturday starts Fun Scale Sport Scale am ends Sport Expert class Fun Fly evening Sunday holds full day Novice Sportsman Advanced Masters Pattern Last years event enlivened presence invited guest Dave Patrick Dave competed Pattern Fun Fly flew least two exhibition flights day fabulous wring out style set against backdrop Chugach Mountain Range years contest will headline two different equally unique Aeronautical Ballets First asked David Von Linsowe come up fly pattern events exhibition flight two wasnt enough USAF Thunderbirds will Aerobatics noon Saturday Noon model airplanes land everyone will move Green Lake Picnic Shelter overlooking main active runway base private viewing Airshow will over 50 current vintage Military A/C view look too during Open House Elmendorf AFB ARCS put fine contest maybe could spend some vacation guys up Besides Anchorage fascinating city visit Among other things remember incredible number float planes Jim Terrell showed Bring camera headed way June Midnight Sun R/C Clubs annual Night Fun Fly held June 18 Fairbanks next day 19th Central Peninsula Modelers have Summer Solstice Float Fly Kenai Besides theres kinds stuff going Pattern meet Othello June 1112 might place start travel Agate Skyways Medford 18-19th Prestige Pattern Meet maybe go Montpelier Idaho 18-19th First Annual Southeast Idaho Pattern meetScale around fun flys glide ins electric meets June 25-26 Kent just simple gettogethers can get very own list send large SASE Bill Smith Dist XI R/C Contest Coordinator time read new Executive Director should job March 24-27 interviewed three candidates job As worked out modeler three did very good interviews showed ability job committee made recommendation full Executive Council voted accept recommended candidate may read persons name elsewhere issue Im sure offer accepted three indicated wanted position Im fairly confidant will have new ED board Bob Underwood can move St Louis enjoy partial retirement new home have contact Bob Underwood since hes interim ED met have contact him years Technical Director Bob has best employees AMA ever must have very difficult him take over last summer turn group largely new untrained employees efficiently operating HQ Well ED Bob very innovative style hed turn over job section managers let job Bobs efforts behalf werent sacrifice part nor part wife Rae either deserves special kudos putting up demands put him just want know think Bob Underwood fantastic person wed very deep trouble him very special people talents course Bob wasnt alone work new staff have done yeomans work try keep HQ plane flying through some very steep learning curves some cases werent employees have AMA years could would have happened Bobs magic wouldnt have worked Carl Maroncy Joyce Hager hadnt both Both bring professional competence quiet assurance says will get done can Both did way beyond fair share work during first renewal done Muncie really cant thank enough what theyve done AMA Turning back half warehouse headquarters operation maintaining its operation fell Greg Chartrand handle myriad chores required keep plant operating manages very well work us have done best serve members Some folks have no idea what about have pride work work very hard Some relative newcomers have shown feel strongly about AMA furthering its goals have super staffFor example Jane Ames has brought fresh new approach accounting department knows what shes doing making department showcase non-profit organization Jay Mealy enthusiastic excellent AMA spokesperson PR turning kind operation should have years ago Curt May knows right direction data processing operation computer gurus threshold making operation incredibly efficient Mike Fulmer may just best Museum Curator country vision museum fresh inspiring Rob Kurek heads up magazine staff have managed keep magazines showing up time through turmoil move know did Im just sure know have talked JoAnne Spampinato told delightful person very competent always pleasure talk JoAnne very helpful fall looked like lost very valuable employee depressing because knew value AMA also because knew losing friend Good news JoAnne back us Shes special lady very dedicated loyal organization arent out talented able same time nice person Welcome back JoAnne last time saw Bob Bennett siting bed VA hospital Portland long talk Bob knew few days left faced same resolve Id know him first time met him Bobs last dreams was see National Flying Site new HQ operation Muncie Part reason Bob born Anderson Indiana short drive Muncie met married lovely young girl same area. Barbara married 1940 wasnt too long before off fight WWII 13th mission over Germany bail out became POWShortly after war started career aircraft engineer next 37 years worked Boeing General Dynamics Georgia Kansas California until retired 1983 An AMA member since 1938 Contest Director fifty s experience Bob done just about kind model activity existed CD time another Some accomplishments included forming new clubs running clubs old new alike conducting classes aeromodeling participating television shows modeling organizing flying events benefit non-profit organizations strong member modeling community able get things done because business connections - tenacious approach problem solving honored Bob 89 Carl Goldberg Vital People Award winner year because much anyone know exemplified what Carl Beth mind established award long after retired Bob Barbara moved Medford joined Rogue Eagles As always became very active club serving officer being CD Rogue Eagles events 1988 Barbara jointly honored Rogue Eagles Modelers year last few years Bobs health began failing slow down bit never quit modeling though just back off bit sat bed Bob talked about last wishes cremated part ashes would put plane taken last ride around Agate Skyways After flight ashes scattered over flying field would always part hobby loved Robert W Bennett 1922 1994 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom McCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 98i 33 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaGonner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th NE Bellevue WA 98007