Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188
Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
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Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188
Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
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Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188
Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188
Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188
Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
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Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
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Inside View Headquarters UU Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Academy announces scholarship U winners Academy Model Aeronautics AMA pleased announce 1994 scholarships have awarded five university students Scholarship Committee chaired Bob Underwood annually selects deserving students based criteria include academic achievement civic responsibility participation community affairs modeling activities Other members Scholarship Committee Cliff Telford Betty Stream Charley Bauer Russell Miller Ed McCollough Application forms scholarships can obtained writing AMA 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AMA members entering university eligible consideration meet criteria established Scholarship Committee total $21500 has distributed 1994 among Damon McMillan Daniel Fee Steven Gigi John Freudenthal David Heckman five typify spirit ambition Charles Hampson Grant aviation pioneer lifelong love learning Like Grant young men receiving scholarships action people have reached high levels success scholarship endeavors taken part extracurricular activities demonstrated very positive attitude toward civic responsibility hope AMAs contribution advanced education will help become leaders chosen fields communities Damon L McMillan Redwood Valley California received $7000 help expenses Massachusetts Institute Technology Cambridge Massachusetts plans major aerospace engineering As student Ukiah High School Damon graduated 39 grade point average GPA ranked fifth class 318 obtained scores 630 verbal 760 math Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT attending high school Damon member California Scholarship Federation three years fourth State Science Olympiad second-best project summer science program won letters academics music Other school activities included Academic Decathlon year Carpe Diem Society literary club three years jazz concert marching bands seven years aviation ground school plus few flying lessons Damon National Merit Finalist schools highest scorer American Mathematics Competition held down part-time job computer filer package shipper costume company Usually worked 10 hours week well rounded individual Damon has interests backpacking gardening fixing up cars building things like boats gave go building own full-size airplane back though says didnt come close finishing attended summer science/engineering program Rose Hulman Institute Technology 1993 International Aerospace Camp 1992 community activities has worked backstage local ballet company years has some companys performances has tutored other high school students past four Continued page 173 Airports users have under siege locations due perceived high noise levels aircraft especially commercial jets operated airlines cargo haulers has resulted curtailment operating hours locations specified routes Out airfields climbout performance results aircraft operating maximum safe limits Now comes latest effort reduce sound levels article defining new technology does specify distance sound levels measured relative comparing others same distance fact reduction distance results same reduction other distance article concerns newest McDonnell-Douglas line MD-90 states aircraft operates 24 decibels below other current aircraft tremendous drop sound level accompanying statement says must looking know airborne comparable result need satisfy complaints model operation Think benefit own ears Continued page 174 172 Model Aviation 4McMiIIani-ee uigi I- reuaentna Howard Crispin Jr nwmurI Noise Solutions Everyone gets act world around us always undergoing change field full-scale aviation no different own area miniature aircraft operation Scholarship winners Continued page 172 years Damon involved 24-Hour Relay fund-raiser sports programs has played trombone quartet community Damon has flying model aircraft since seventh grade during time has built 15 models past three years has built Goldberg Extra Pole Star flying wing plans Robinhood 63 UltraSport 60 plans Bumble Vee 49 Junior 50 helicopter Silhouette slope sailplane Talon slope sailplane Chuperosa thermal sailplane Jouster thermal sailplane plans flying wing sailplane own design time interests have changed mechanically sophisticated aircraft such helicopter aerodynamically sophisticated sailplanes also has built few hovercraft own design Damon building powered models belonged Ukiah Propbusters club won first fun-fly entered placed second Sport Scale clubs annual Scale competition award AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship Damon important being able attend MIT offers best aeronautics/astronautics programs country full-time student notes dreams have molded model aviation Daniel W Fee Oceanside California has awarded scholarship $6000 assist studies University California Los Angeles plans major physics graduated Oceanside High School attained 386 GPA ranked sixth graduating class 293 students SAT tests Daniel scored 600 verbal 630 math During high school Daniel became life member California Scholarship Federation won Bank America Science Mathematics Plaque Bausch & Laumb Science Award won letters varsity track marching band Academics League soloist marching band assistant section leader Academic League varsity captain Drawing painting computer-aided musical composition among other interests Daniel member church youth group groups social work included food service shelter homeless building project Belize Central America During summer earned money working editorial assistant legal information office putting 15 20 hours week written Daniel sister have competing 1994 Junior Free Flight World Championships Kiev Ukraine Both members US FiB Wakefield team recent times has active LA/Orange County Thermal Thumbers PP club also belonging being less active San Diego Orbiteers North County Clouds Daniel has competed numerous free flight contests Taft Lost Hills attended along father brother Steven M GigI Green Bay Wisconsin graduated Southwest High School GPA 3913 eighth class 357 SAT scores 700 verbal 690 math Stevens AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship award $4000 will assist tuition University Minnesota Twin Cities plans major engineering Steven member National Honor Society three years treasurer group 1993-94 won letters academics 1992 band 1993 Extracurricular activities Steven high school frequently involved playing music bass guitar trombone either soloist member ensemble band orchestra helped achieve number awards including bronze band award silver jazz band award 1993 Peachtree Music Festival Atlanta Georgia features editor school newspaper junior year co-editor-inchief senior year name few activities worked school radio station member German Club member Forensics Club school Science Academic Team yearbook staff won awards writing competitions earned bit spending money working part-time Hardee s DePere Wisconsin addition enjoying modeling Steven likes reading writing short prose news listening music playing bass guitar trbmbone computer gaming computer graphics drawing cartoons Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer several capacities three years worked Salvation Army Coats Kids program 1993 previous year helped groups Toys Tots program Adopt-A-Family program last three years Steven has learning fly RC scratch-built Blue Max Goldberg Eagle II Hes early stages building Balsa USA Easy 100 months what school other activities part-time work Hardees occupying time Other models has built flown include two rubber-powered free flight models Piper Cub look-alike F51 Mustang Ace RC l/2A Whizard John L Freudenthal Portland Tennessee will use $2250 AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarship help attendance Pensacola Christian College Florida plans major mechanical engineering graduated Portland High School cumulative weighted GPA average 4830 Ranked first graduating class 150 students John valedictorian During high school member National Beta Club National Honor Society National Council Social Studies Portland HS Academic Team Tennessee State University All-Star Academic Team Math Team community John volunteer worker Highland Rim Historical Society Craft Show also St Judes Childrens Hospital Trivia Challenge Fundraiser member churchs youth group helped Sunday school activities summer 1993 John worked fulltime local Hardees fast-food outlet John self-taught RC flier successfully mastered 051-powered Dynaflite Piece OCake other glider-type models before transitioning larger ones admits sought help experienced RC pilot first four-channel trainer past three years has built three RC models kits RC model scratch John making application scholarship earlier serving RC instructor older high-school friend likes kinds modeling air water ground also has interests history mathematics drawing physics David M Heckman San Bruno California graduated Capuchino High School GPA 391 ranked fourth aclass 219 David awarded scholarship $2250 will used assist enrollment University California Davis plans major aeronautical engineering During high school Gifted Talented Education Program member California Scholarship Federation David actively participated science fairs starting junior high school counts six grand prizes three first places two second places science fairs school level county level San Francisco Bay Area level state level same events came away nine special awards Golden State Examination received honors 1992 biology test 1993 chemistry test president ATOMs Family Science Club group traveled local elementary schools give presentations demonstrations basic scientific principles David won two school letters cross-country running school letter golf also tennis player member marching band community David youth soccer referee participated city council elections passing out flyers candidates Modeling has large part Davids life 1993 secretary newsletter editor Peninsula Channel Commanders PCC ran PCC club raffle period time Contests entered include 1991 EBRC PCC IMAC contest 1992 Fresno PCC IMAC contests 1993 PCC contest eamed third place Basic has built 11 RC airplanes RC helicopter three FF rubber-powered models Four RC models FF models own design successfully flew David assisted conducting modelbuilding class Oceana High School sponsored presented PCC members discussed RC modeling local TV show participated flight demonstrations local Boy Scout troops wish fine young men success futures proud honor Charles Hampson Grant/AMA Scholarship recipients ary1995 173 SoundlCrispin Continued page 172 drop model aircraft sound levels range decibels possible Probably have seen muffler/propeller/mounting combinations have reduced sound levels 14-16 dBA compared stock mufflers being provided engine manufacturers better compared unmuffled engines column occasional other publications has attempted pass information making reductions possible still appears lack communication somewhere along lines Letters calls conversation locations results questions have answered articles no special problem answering questions numbers suggest out problems obtaining answers brings us several questions Should column placed front Model Aviation Should articles provide some heading other attraction draw reader article articles quite same others printed commercial publications have restraints material no doubt articles have provided great influence progress could done greater access material AMA endeavor depends upon input experimenters manufacturers Advice AMA legal staff has also created some difficulties virtually eliminating references home made mufflers problems passing data areas changes must madeHave arrived point time should supplement AMA handbook Sound Model Aeronautics could up-to-date publication providing information very latest mounts propellers mufflers pipe systems handbook about five years old publication sent Chartered Clubs others purchased individuals have ordered around world good Much has accomplished since handbook published New engines have appeared some mufflers improved performance new add-on units aftermarket mufflers muffled tuned pipes have become available modeler Another possibility future could video subject considered about two years ago fact some footage shot beginning some reason fell wayside can take look future means passing information dynamics video may good way go assuming can reasonable cost would require careful work order provide good quality audio well video considerations still need silencing devices capable greater reductions sound level ability mounted out view inside cowling Sport models quite critical regard much wider range excellent mufflers available need still greatest area engines above 60 cubic inches larger engine fewer numbers top notch devices become available Propellers R/C Report published Gordon Banks carried article propellers latest issue Fred Burgdorf Landing Productsmanufacturer APC propellers article covers some problems encountered running large engines large propellers factors related sheer power engines can create extreme loads propellers should aware problems recognize need care adjust engine order avoid some potential failures Get copy issue October 1994 read article worth effort time part Model Aviation esident Academy Model Aeronautics Don Lowe 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Sad Farewell knew Ed Izzo Ed died suddenly heart attack August ending lifelong career outstanding businessman modeler Ed survived wife constant companion Louise two brothers extend deepest sympathy know Ed know Louise constant helper caller assistant all-around girl Friday Ed few lifelong modelers never lost enthusiasm modeling always worlting create something new first got know Ed Louise Pattern Pylon Racing contest trail Ed designer master craftsman extremety capable flier Ed recognized developer foam-wing technology now vety common use model consiniction Ed designed own Pattern ships later years turned creating number museum-quality Scale models Probably cream crop Spirit St Louis completely detailed including cabin interior wicker chair details gorgeous creation has flown Ed AMA Vice President District until resigned move Florida Ed veiy active LMAA affairs being director District Vat time death Ed will missed ass friend contributed much hobby love Fun Puerto Rico wife Clara Ijoumeyed again San Juan Puerto Rico September participate annual fly-in show promoted organized good friend Gustavo Gus Diaz Borinquen R/C club San Juan affair represents terrific modeling promotional job annually attracts several thousand paying spectators year organized Gus two shows morning afternoon complete turnover customers Records show over 5000 paying spectators show organized basis Gus finding several sponsors pay upfront expenses cost transporting housing feeding significant number participants mainland USA As can see photos show blessed great weather outstanding facilities including bleachers spectators sit features show address mayor visits police helicopters four man parachute jumpright target Additionally flying site dedicated memory member died duty helicopter pilot approach cement relations local authorities club has taken program instinct children schools art modeling flying plan extend program cover schools school per month objective truly worthwhile project interested Puerto Rico beautiful island blessed year-round warm weather tourist haven thousands annually two-hour flight Orlando Puerto Rico has seven AMA chartered clubs very active supporting frequency write-in campaign Puerto Rico part AMAs District V want extend special thanks Gus club members making very memorable fun eventwe always enjoy terrific hospitality friends PR Busy Year has busy year AMA Besides settling normal business routine Muncie new employees have hosted conducted lots events addition Nats held Lubbock Texas hosted annual Homecoming June conducted AT-6 Giant Scale race Muncie August other events held including USOC free flight champs 1SF soaring champs SAM old folks champs museum has proven very popular dropping trip across country Universally has acclaimed ass beautiful first-class facility something hold pride thanks Mike Fulmer assistants Mike creative genius about hardest worker Ive seen regret Mike has left AMA other new challenges Mike free spirit promised AMA two years got spades Thanks lot Mike ajob very well done As know Mike created beginnings museum library will grow space time permit So youre inclined passing drop inyou will glad did Shot chopper shows fine facility Puerto Rico airborne police patrol helped crowd show January1995 175 Plaque honoring Jose Bonilla club member died flying police helicopter Frank Noll cuts ribbon knife edge Puerto Rico Greetings Puerto Rico Misses Budweiser assist hosting Puerto Rico Fun Fly Some participants Gus leaning plaque broken arm Some large crowd attending day-long festivities Puerto Rico crowd Aerial view shows model facility San Juan background Some aircraft flown show • 71A ~I e Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Its again time editor has given us heads up theme issue magazine its dedicated juniors better yet youth model aviation cant think appropriate subject dedicate issue dedicated reasonable portion column July 94 issue some ideas subject would encourage dig old issue out have another look Junior programs have probably gotten lip service AMA other area can think problem lip service isnt ever translated actions old days seems adult modelers time devote helping out younger modelers dont know much matter having time some other factor influenced actions adult modelers have considered might very well fact adult modelers typically less disposable income available days least ones influenced youngster did put situation helping kids way extend time could enjoy hobby have also wondered fact virtually modeler days spent far time building models actually flying today quick build ironically term remember some Top Flite rubber models 50s syndrome has nearly taken over hobby might read modelers having time flying field activities might read members having money time therefore buying rather building airplanes way enjoy sport Its funny seem remember lot guys having spare time job finance hobby yet always seemed have time work kids havent able rationalize mind what problem its obvious problem attracting encouraging supporting younger aeromodeler fastest growing membership category actually just about category growing last couple years Senior Citizen sure would like see group take bull horns work actively attract encourage support some young blood ranks realize some Sr Citizens somewhat meager financial ground bit worse off working class guys remember helping kid have heard lot Srs complain about being fixed income yet kinda lost some concern argument heard being put forth guy later revealed income fixed fixed about $75000 per year substantially working members made know Srs out need $10 discount membership AMA affords its Srs also know dont need break Likewise know some kids dont really need help paying AMA dues taking part hobby quite few could use some help Sr Citizen taking advantage Sr Citizen discount perfect right about considering paying dues some kid just might need little bit help get started wonderful hobby retired can afford time go Out recruit youngster two help get started great hobby realize times tough people times much tougher right now back 40s 50s 60s guys helped us building homes raising families still found time help us get started great hobby now enjoy Lets start DOING something about lack youth involvement hobby before lose great modelers have much pass another generation AMA Budget preparation meeting today modeling camp trial Muncie site proposed will cost some $25000 lets see position make happen will put checkbooks mouth realize money tight believe AMA run tight string its purse firmly believe some re assessing priorities order foster some growth sportlhobby Lets hope can use Field Dreams Muncie grow bumper crop young aeromodelers 176 Model Aviation Next Month E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Last months issue Model Aviation devoted coverage National Championships month have some important items report Headquarters personal note would also like report enjoyable meeting AMA past president Keith Storey Unlimited Air Races Madera past October Keith president AMA 1953 1956 pioneers radio control model air racing Keith also man responsible getting Walt Disney include model flying attractions original Disneyland Anaheim Talking Keith fascinating tour back interesting chapter AMAs history AMA has new Director Competitions Steve Kaluf recently departed Ace RIC has taken over Chip Smiths replacement key department Luckily us Steve brings him excellent reputation competition community broad base overall modeling experience Steve Contest Director did great job capacity AT-6 races Muncie past August also Technical Inspector Madera race October has instrumental ongoing effort establish effective guidelines Giant Scale pylon racing Steve comes modeling family second-generation modeler has AMA member since eight years old also family man Along wife Karen have two next-generation modelers own nineyear-old daughter Heather four-year-old son Andrew very happy have Steve joining team Muncie headquarters tough competition job has already demonstrated commitment Academy willingness take tough challenges good humor hard work strategic planning process track July Executive Council spent two long days team building planning session produced both Vision Statement Mission Statement Vision Statement outlines Councils view organization going can best serve long term interests its members Mission Statement describes what statement needs attempting satisfy purpose trying achieve next step strategic planning process follow-up meeting Indianapolis during second weekend October time invited just Executive Council Executive Director presidents AMAs Special Interest Groups invited senior staff members other candidates currently nominated positions EC SIGs able send representatives did attend included Carl Lovins Dan Winship PAMPA Dave McDonald NCLRA Rick Allison NSRCA EC nominees Charlie Bauer Gary Bussell District VI joined AMA members Boyd Newman Ogden Utah Bob Sims Ann Arbor Michigan meeting strategy tactics part process part process takes generalized language mission statement translates specific programs Academy can prioritize implement time resources permit planning phase gets detailed parts Academys business part process forces us look what doing what want what can afford forces us ask hard questions about continuing old programs adding new ones next phase strategic planning continues refinement implementation plan outiined last meeting President Don Lowe has appointed strategy steering committee chaired Lance Zellers committee will coordinate guide activities smaller working groups charged further developing specific recommendations EC approval nuts-and-bolts part strategic planning also just plain hard work hard work because deals variables difficult pin down deals questions have simple yes no answers Hard work essential point strategic planning effort continuing continuity important strategic planning simply event episode accomplishes little becomes ongoing process becomes valuable organization As process capable revision retains flexibility necessary meet needs dynamic changing environment point have planning process have planning structure keep continuity process alive AMA BBS up running AMAs computer service department reports electronic bulletin board system growing rapidly since instituted 1-800 access advertised availability service Model Aviation challenge now face getting new features Aeromodeler s Airway quickiy can effectively point already have downloadable AMA forms Contest Calendar hobby shop chartered club listings preview section AMA News on-line full month before see published magazine future plan put magazine text on-line current issues first back issues we able translate accessible electronic documents also discussion connecting vast research communications potential Internet becomes practical Development Aeromodeler s Airway has exciting potential AMA s future represents emerging important direction membership services already being recognized implemented other membership organizations just delivery membership services affected deployment new technology very nature services themselves arc being defined capacity offer highly customized interactive electronic features Stay tuned Its getting interesting Executive Council Planning Session October 7-8-9 1994 VISION members Academy Model Aeronautics pathway future aeromodeling committed making modeling foremost sport/hobby world vision accomplished through Partnerships its valued associates modeling industry governments process continuous improvement commitment leadership quality education scientific/technical development safe enjoyable modeling environment MISSION Academy Model Aeronautics world-class association modelers organized purpose promotion development education advancement modeling activities Academy provides leadership organization competition communication protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers January1995 177 jerry Roujilard AMA Executive Director events have reported previously Connecticut Maine Maaaachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President PD Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonlan 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffln 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 Wailace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 months Model Aviation issue dedicated youth have no way knowing what will rest magazine column will pertain young people District Unfortunately overabundance material However two matters attend first reading RIC Report magazine noticed Ed Izzo passed away August caused heart failure very sudden completely unexpected Ed District VP before have known Ed Louise years since days lived Syracuse NY area Barb always liked around Izzos always very upbeat getting point difficult read model magazine learning longtime modeler passing Barb along modelers District would like express deepest sympathy Louise previous issue pictures Wilmington R/C Show printed picture Corvette built Frank Desimone Nashua NH received call Gary Conley resides Illinois built engine has building over 14 years have sold parts world hope provides proper credit builders car tough column write am going mention some names clubs have worked youth know other people will mentioned either because know about efforts come mind being written Southern New Hampshire Hying Eagles have working Mastricola Middle School Reeds Ferry School using AMA Adopt-A-School program Some people involved Joe Marrone John Nataloni Mike Stains Quinapoxet Model Flying Club has working two schools through efforts Dr Richard Bartlett Leo Maid Ed Forhan information have now column would like see clubs become involved activity sometimes difficult interest school leaders Shiners Show Wilmington Delta Dart Program held both years Mark Marchese spent considerable time setting up operating program eight tables set up four builders table About 180 Darts built over three days Mark sent complete package showing activities would like thank him remainder column will devoted some pictures Best wishes happy holiday season Model Aviation Ferguson Richochet CAGS picnic beiieve Aiex nine did good job flying Some peopie behind Shriners R/O Show L-R Mark Marchese Delta Darts Don Campbeii graphic arts Al Moore operations manager irene Kuznicki show secretary Harvey Waugh show director Some builders compieted aircraft Mitch Buckiey trophy received first Jr Scaie trophies made mother indicates some participated famiiy man works youngsters reaiiy enjoys John Galinato Bob Wiikie helping group construct Darts Associate Vice Presidents Zip codes outline area represented Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Sireei Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 [zip codes085 088 088 0881 Tom Brown 52 FW POC 5 Boo 2135 APO AB 59123 [zip codesEurope APO & EPO] De Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes070-076 078 079] ymca Jaliano 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY r 1775 [zip codes 117-118] Wait Geary 822 Franklin Bovievard Abuecon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes080082083] Ray JuSoSkUs 7 Evergreen Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes090081100-104108107110-116] Gas Pandajia 1855 Peveid Road Peneld NY 14526-1409 [zip codes 140-147] Bill Poptbress 2 Hemlvvk Ct Saugerties NY 12477-2232 [zip codes 108108-109 124-127] Adam Battler dl PerryAvenue Laikam NY 12110-2433 [zip codes120-1 23 128128 133-126] Terry Terrenoire 101 Smiiheld Drive Endicog NY 13780-4329 [zip codes 130-132 127-129 148 148] Woody Woodman 233 Longview Drive Buyrilie NJ 08721-3118 [zip codes 077 & 087] Preqaency Coordinator Lan Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phveviv NY 13135-9507 STRATEGIC THRUST AT YOUTH & BEGINNERS Wes De Cou AVP District Ii have question - whenever enter new decadenow new centurywerre bombarded sales pitches slogans convey idea ready least getting ready future doesnt remember seeing advertisement car 90s Geewhiz gizmo will take in[o next century Advertisers manufacturers captains industry understand survive thrive future need make plans today Strategic planning name process its appropriate AMA large successful business months issue devoted helping youth other beginners discover hobby New aeromodelers will benefit greatly articles designed help avoid pitfalls faced us tried build first models armed nothing lot desire questionable set instructions question did manage get youngsters other beginners ages interested hobby first place part strategic plan organization Strategic Thrust itll make AMA go has its focus adding individuals groups individuals rolls AMA will ensure viability organization well next century special emphasis issue Model Aviation ought serve catalyst energize individual members whole clubs seek opportunities bring satisfaction some form model aeronautics someone new few ideas weve used successfully District II Plagued members like talk lot about speakers bureau organizations communities influence communities membership lives flying site located always looking speakers interesting topics Ive found hobby gains recognition friends members whenever Ive able talk SIRS AAUW other womens organizations often have annual dinners desperate speaker can entertain husbands/significant others Kiwanis Clubs VFW list goes Rubber power demonstrations static displays AMA literature make easy fill half-hour time slot Local 4-H clubs arent just smatter sheep goats have member two enjoy working younger model enthusiasts call local agricultural extension service county offices ask about 4-H program Weve involved Somerset County program New Jersey 10 years 4-H youngsters joins AMA Some have gone aviation-related fields study college level have great time building two evenings per month. except during summer county flying field Tuesday evenings WRAM show eagerly anticipated annual outing photos show some members 1994 Somerset County 4-H Fair displays occupied large portion 30 x 200foot tent third row Go principals office call local high school might provide opportunity get new modelers involved hobby potential flying site well Weve involved local school past 6 years teaching AFROTC students basics flight teaching fly program has received acclaim Department Air Force well local school administrators currently surveying potential flying sites on-campus students can maximize available flight time program takes about 90 minutes once week can tailor program own schedule Vice President Joe Beshar received letter Chad Science Academy few months ago interested starting aviation program Two visits later building well flying school organizing flying club soon chartered has already designated part off-campus conventton site flying field accompanying photo shows interested trio Academy would-be pilots watching acrobatic prowess own Dont forget private schools frequently have plenty flying space last photographs show beginnings what hope will develop significant PR plus hobby well AMA Dave King colleague AT&T member Garden State Circle Burners has driving force behind effort raise awareness model aviation through program has instituted Liberty Science Center located Liberty State Park Throughout month June Dave ran model building flying demonstrations science center addition building flying own paper balsa models participants well general public treated control line flying demonstrations field overlooking Statue Liberty New York skyline GSCB pilots donated flying demonstration As writing hoping model aviation will assume much prominent role week-end agenda science center Science center attendees Ariella Jay Hirschfeld show completed paper models proud dad David activities described fun easy time-consuming might think benefits tremendous Personal satisfaction additional opportunities hobby satisfaction seeing spark interest fire up new convert knowledge involvement will part strategic thrust will propel AMA future reason enough get yourself club involved activities say Grow ary1995 179 Chad Science Academy students keep eye own qualified pilot AVP POSITION IS OPEN search individual serve AVP north western territory NY stateplease contact interest recommended candidate would nominate Phone fax 201 261-1281 Joe Beshar NOTICE 1995 annual Syracuse Symposium Model Show will held January 21 Fairgroundsplan attend Somerset County 4-H members ready launch flying site I0I Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Lawrence 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 Throughout district apparent problem clubs lack new membership appears have become rather complacent direct proper attention neophyte participate greatest sport earth Isnt possible us share enjoyment others Hospitality spectator club field may lacking person takes initiative visit flying site must certainly have some interest Please take time explain what doing possibly offer needed assistance Eying building programs excellent activities within club simple show-and-tell session club meeting can exhibit building techniques others may need desire Several clubs within District III have some very worthwhile activities highlighted below positive effects generated effort assists everyone interested model aviation Tuscarora Radio Control Club Gold Leader Club hosts very active program airways over Tuscarora State Park energetic part program involves model air show Memorial Day weekend year Aerorama 94 included Tuscarora RIC Club Bolar Heli Research West End Wings Sky High Flyers Tn County Wing Snappers AMA Show Team Alpha Squadron clubs effort creates very positive relationship within Pennsylvania State Parks system allows continued use state park site Clarksburg Model Aviation Club fine AMA Cub contest hosted Clarksburg Model Aviation Club Byrd Aerospace Education Center Fairmont State College Charles White administrator provided facility also cockpit simulators full-size aircraft Local department stores McDonalds provided prizes refreshments local hobby shop DW Reids provided kits Riverside R/C Hawks Riverside RIC Hawks Piqus Ohio participated three area EAA chapters two local flying clubs Piqua airport make Young Eagles Day complete success Twenty pilots seventeen aircraft kept busy giving free airplane rides 237 Young Eagles between ages 8 17 Various types aircraft participated including Stearman couple Taylorcrafts Cessnas Pipers others Young Eagles program sponsored EAA AMA get young people interested aviation excellent opportunity model airplane clubs exposure full-scale aircraft can lead interest model airplanes happy faces before day over shown accompanying photos Andy Lenninger smiles front seat Piper Archer buckles up first airplane ride other photo shows Del Burnett presenting flight certificates Andy brother Adam Del EAA pilot owns Hatz biplane shown picture main organizer local event also active modeler Riverside RIC Hawks Lenninger brothers grandfather Don Smith also member RJC Hawks Some members Hawks helped young passengers flight line others served sandwiches drinks hangar food concession developed community goodwill gesture quantity leftover buns donated local Salvation Army Laurel Highlands MAC Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club southwestern Pennsylvania has several dedicated flight instructors Pictured below Josh Biller several young pilots club has assisted recently attended great family picnic Mon Valleys club Cedar Creek Park outstanding pilots Jonathan Doctorick ability noteworthy age dad Ron designs helps build Jonathans planes AMA SINGE 1936 180 Model Aviation enninger prepares oecome Young Eagle Randy Childers presents awards Del Burnett presents Young Eagle certificates Andy Adam Lenninger pilots future fly simulator Josh Biller Laurel Highlands club Gil Walters Program Coordinator Henry Schietrumff Tuscarora President Kevin Frazzini Tuscarora State Park Manager Robert Kuba CD Jonathan Doctorick VP Bob Brown 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 Mechanicsville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Charles Spear 106 Crestview Drive Mocksville NC 27028-2644 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 month dedicated young people involved aeromodeling District IV certainly active getting young individuals active sport great need beginners model aviation future starts Todays youth has distractions keeping enjoying activities perhaps critical future future country need convince worthiness model aviation past years could watch development youngsters experts today trend must continue Competition area aeromodeling still possible become known throughout sport true past look Radio Control Aerobatics example can go back some years ago District IV look some teenage boys consider today privilege judging contests around District time have kept up through years group always contests time well known field today Steve Rojecki fine career United States Air Force flying F-15 aircraft later being part Aggressor Squadron Today flies Delta Air Lines about Contest Director second time running Tournament Champions after being money contestant Kirk Wicker still active aeromodeler active throughout country competing full scale aerobatics performing airshows especially Flying Circus Bealeton Steve Stricker has part Pioneer RPV program other military RPV systems active Radio Control Aerobatics flier also competing year Toumament Champions well being past money winner some examples can go pursuit sport Today have new crop young people found categories involved sport flying can little doubt contestants get recognition printed word no different other endeavor sport difference exists model aviation Almost anyone can drive car few can ever really afford get NASCAR racing case model aviation Anyone ability practice can winner Some pictured watch future off great beginning category radio control soaring Brawner Memorial National Geographic site Chris Bums Harrisburg Pennsylvania First Overall Juniors four Juniors contest VP honor presenting award Photo number courtesy Lois Zeigenfuse has Chris center Skip Schow left Steve Lorenz CD right Photo number two Bob Richards taken recent Johnston County Aeromodelers Club Radio Control Aerobatics contest held Smithfield North Carolina contest turnout thirteen Novice flyersa good sign future event Junior winners left right David Clark first Larry Franklin second Patrick Little third Patrick youngest contest probably youngest area years Shades Chip Hyde important comment Smithfield people very happy see turnout Novice especially Juniors guys life hobby area youth can very competitivelearn much about aircraft stay physically fit free flight modeling great starting point Junior getting sport Free Flight/Control Line Coordinator Jim Coffin taken contest Bill Saunders Farm Cuckoo Virginia Junior Justin Aronhalt gets some tips setting up models trimming Bill Dunlop well depicts importance older members getting involved teaching younger members Photo number four taken IMAA Fly Rivanna Radio Control Club field Charlottesville Virginia shows degree interest concentration exhibited young flier he/she develops skills required perform safety demonstrated ability Cory Shifflett Valley Radio Control Club Harrisonburg Virginia father Pete Shifflett Cory flying fathers giant scale J-3 Cub eight years oldanother future aces aeromodeling ary1995 181 riiutu iiuiiiuer 1111cc ny way ui JJISLIILA lv 71id1Uuwuiij t Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennesaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 205 322-2127 AssocIate ViceFreeldeeits Bob Bartoszewicz 3026 Ranchmood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Roe Chlcigey 3713 Parspano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wliheimlna Chihesa 3826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 Linda Coolay 9639 81w Way Tampa FL 33635 James M Edwards 000 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 6157 Meridian MS 39309 Richard Jackson 2119 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Vexetia Road Mobile AL 36600 Dr John Mar60 2180 Tigertail Axe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annistan AL 36206 Dick PattOn 156 Palm Groxe Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Soryrna GA 30082 Ward yen Ducer 5360 Pine Circle Cummins GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Frequency CoordInator Bursts Fields Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlxobex FL 32148 Phone 9041 664-2017 saw Jerry Smith Muncie Indiana flying field few weeks ago Jerry gave couple pictures want see North Alabama RC Assoc has recently hooted its BIGUN NCFFA Fun Fly Epps Field near Huntsville some contestants entered North Alabama RC Association Fun Fly Epps Field Front Row L-R Dave Reed Michigan Gene Bray Kentucky Jerry L Smith Kentucky Tom Dobbs Indiana Chris Plumley South Carolina Tom Holmes South Carolina Jeff Gilbert Jr Michigan Glen Roberts Alabama Bill Wells Alabama Back row Ed Holiday Alabama Ken Allen Tennessee Scott Gilbert Alabama Jerry R Smith Alabama Harold Parker Kentucky Joe Spray Alabama David Grantham Georgia Jeff Gilbert Sr Michigan OK heres some contestants time holding models L-R Haskel Pengugress Joe Spray Dave Reed Barry Strickland Jerry Smith again Tom Holmes Jerry L Smith Chris Plumley Tom Dobbs Dave Reed Ken Allen again Mike Oberst Andrews South Carolina model jet F-86 Mike reports uses gyro inside plane smooth out flight characteristics really nice looking plane Joseph Micalizzi im Fajardo Puerto Rico reports July 24 Demajagua RC Flying Club hosted Fly-In along Caguas Club Joseph glad see two different clubs getting together share work fun Aug 7 Borinquen Club held double Pylon contest LIMITED event Nelson 40 engines UNLIMITED models kind 40 engine Winners LIMITED Juan Lopez first 2 Cabs Navarro 3 Alberto Perez UNLIMITED 1 Gabriel Altuz 2 Alex Rivers 3 Luis Baez Joseph mentioned Contest Director Edwin Barbosa racked up best time LIMITED Pictured above exciting action snap taken Puerto Rico showing Cabs Navarro launching powerful Nelson 40 powered Quickie 500 Pylon ship off runway Everybody picture red-alert wary Nelson 40 powered airplane end runway pilot Carlos Navarro Ed Barbosa white shirt flagman Luis Baez right flagging plane off ground Everybody watching ship can sure important snap taken later day shows Carlos Navarro holding trophy won LIMITED event Also L-R Gustavo Diaz represented AMA distinction several years AMA Assoc VP Edwin Barbosa Boringuen Club President Alberto Perez right Chet Holloway Crestview Florida writes As new club President Ive made couple changes club used have monthly meetings Saturday morning field could cold Winter hot Summer talked managers local Shoneys restaurant have given us permission use dining room very friendly helpful told would times would bring large finished model airplanes meeting said would glad help bring right through restaurant club has trouble finding place meet tell check local Shoneys Bob MeKenna Hudson Florida writes Im enclosing picture Jimmy Prive 13 Gee Bee Products Tiger Moth has OS 264 cycle now 13 has flying since way 8 Jimmy member Hemado County Radio Control Club recently participated King Orange Scale Meet received letter Dick Fisher Charleston South Carolina RC Society Dick mentions monthly VP columns arc necessary otherwise District VPs could communicate members * 182 Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Jim Sears Vice President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur iN 46733 Chariie Bauer 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656 Gary Busseti 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie iN 47304 Cat Ettei 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Wlliiam Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Bill ZImmer 508 Walnut PO Bos 72 yarns IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 816 564-2481 Work 816564-7121 Fax 816564-7761 Did enjoy Nats issue Im sure glad August disgusting travels weather district kept about trip planned though gave some time hobby disappointed did get trip local fly-in before everything went sour void travel gave nothing write about Labor Day Weekend packed action lucky enough get two trips before rain did Alas Labor Day turned day rest Drat flew Taylor MO fly-in sponsored R/C Air Command Top Hat R/G Junction Taylor Aviation Its held Taylor Mo airport hobby shop located What convenience Needless say well attended event has enjoyed success number years models bring what own types limited imaginations modelers benefit event gives its proceeds Muscular Dystrophy Association must donate quite bit cash saw lot folks flying terrific sky full airplanes time heck time just getting time slot needed leave fellas serious about flying models almost hundred pilots came fly Believe have make within easy range Its well worth trip course didnt fly thing wish taken model Sunday way Salem IN full size fly-in knew event included modelers couple years back thought would see again disappointed also found AVP Kenny Kern too great day Kenny encouraged local group join us hope take us up No tripswere made during rest month Weather bad communications etc ended hopes trips Besides spent day own club day picnic know dont like miss out food also got fly little too bit windy us macho fellas show off lack skills ladies great time plan again soon Has club done sort thing lately Would believe officer has built new model finished new Super Sportster 120 few days ago have test flown Its first model own Ive test flown least five years experienced worst set knocking knees twitchy fingers Ive experienced some time wonder dont its someone elses model test Anyway new bird flew beautifully proved can still Speaking new models accidentally met two newcomers bobby needed models tested Accidentally daughter works insurance agent stumbled onto fact new client has son interested flying models Thanks sharp ear knowledge dad instructs connected called later day son Dan new bird hadnt flown yet due move Kentucky New York no idea group clubs existed far out boonies friend Phillip just bought model just eager Dan get tested Since meeting club has spent hours working out bugs models getting boys going hobby hope will have years come excitement high want keep Believe know its worth minute spending boys remind couple boys pleasure working few years ago boys went off become engineer robotics trade other design engineer Cessna helps design business jets Both own full size airplanes still enjoy being around modelers Alas modeling hobbies set aside work loads filled spare time can hope seed planted return hobby future Congrats Champaign County RIG Club becoming Gold Leader Club another excellent club have worked well local community have flying site prove Its quite nice ever Champaign/Urbana IL area drop see guys have quite set up Congrats Indianapolis RIC South flying club generated $5200 American Diabetes Association fly-in Theyve doing fly-in nine years have generated over $20000 contributions have challenged clubs participate community effort just have work theyve done has fare well publics eye Photo time first photos come Steve Ragsdaie Plainfield IN taken Indy Classic Pattern contest hosted Screaming Eagles RIG club 38 contestants five states competing gold first shows part flight line winners left Tim Rotz Steve Ragsdale Darrow Naves Steve Drake Jim Bennett Heres taken London KY Tim Kems fellas Bowling Green club ball bunch Pro Trainers cute little airplanes great trainers newcomers life have yet see used way Ive just seen cheat disaster about way can imagine Its super flyer capable zipping zapping crowds enjoyed watching guys antics Greg Manual sent photo Scat Cat pit crew son Richard Greg hails Rockford IL member Rock Valley RIG Flyers Greg says club does lot promote racing have several races year have workshops help promote sport dont know about area leaves beginning change color around means its about time slow down flying sessions What time changes its tough get out flying site after work lost Its building season time have get back RV6A Ive off project awhile build models its time get back before forget buck rivets Still have Kans kit up shelf HmmmnmDont forget Building season also means its swap shop season some good ones near future Keep eyes open contest calendar plan make two before year Out Id like dump mean sell few models year need get rid bunch Theyre taking up too much room Im sure have problem However join next Enough now . ary1995 183 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 115 East tvlain Northville Ml 48167 Assistant Vice President Don Benifleld 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRilnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Leroy Satterlee 1805 Lark Lane Waterloo IA 50701-3638 Mike Zlngery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford MI 48239 Once awhile breath fresh air comes modeling scene gives fortunate enough come contact new confidence future Such has case over last year have read newsletter Bay Flyers Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Bay Flyers active RC-oriented club members fly types models sailplanes power models land sea winter months have Indoor program involves members informal competitions What find interesting about newsletter produced cooperation Peninsula Flyers FAA Chapter 630 very professional job complete photos What really great monthly column describing club activities adventures misadventures individual club members written enthusiasm wonderful sense humor editor Katie Bosman Katie flier well editor flies keen competitive spirit Indoor outdoor Indoor rubber RC sailplanes esteem Katie enjoys fellow club members evident clubs effort help Katie get compete AMA Nationals Katie went Nationals won first place class TwoMeter sailplanes after returning Wisconsin flew Appleton contest pleasure seeing win first TwoMeter over usKatie fourteen has active modeling five years look forward column month talented young people like coming hobby have little fear future encourage young people get start will ensure success stimulate interest great adventure aviation Read have After School program town Madison Wisconsin does MARCS member Bill Rewey has developed introductory model airplane class eight- ten year-olds has created great deal interest among students parents teachers Several MARCS members have helped classes held three schools model chosen Sig Tiger gives good basic introduction construction techniques cutting balsa framing up fuselage covering assembly completed model boys girls have tremendous sense accomplishment complete models pride carries over parents parents quick express gratitude opportunity afforded children What better way help hobby club gain acceptance community instructors longtime aviation enthusiasts just naturally pass love things fly young kids absorb like wouldnt believe instructors come away feeling have given something positive back hobby have enjoyed long Watch Model Aviation details program Having spent week LSF Nats National Flying Site came away real feeling pride AMA its accomplishments owe gratitude foresight courage made possible magnificent site Headquarters Museum As flying site can fly sailplane nearly out sight still over AMA property know dream come true first stages Museum finished very well done takes hours fully appreciate beautiful models artfully displayed history model aviation depicted early days modem times stages Museum complete funds needed Bob Johnson Fond du Lac Wisconsin auctioneer annual MARCS affair insisted fee sent Museum know least CD has sent equivalent AMA dues Museum last two years will agalo about As summer flying season draws close turn thoughts what build winter number hardy dedicated adventurous souls carry eternal battle elements regardless what Mother Nature can throw usGoing back over newsletters found 80 attended last MARCS New Years Day Fun 21 pilots making flights Hot chili hot coffee hot chocolate fortified heroic pilots spectators largest club turnout year explain Other clubs same Kilbourn Flyers Wisconsin Dells have annual Frostbite Fly-In Katie tells some Bay Flyers working all-year-round patches item interest pontoons work well skis soft snow increased interest seaplanes should lots flying winter test batteries freezer firstyou may surprised reduced capacity cold batteries Lodi Wisconsin Area Radio Control Clubs second annual large model fun-fly attracted large turnout seventy fliers wonderful time great weather Madison MARCS carried out three AMA 704 Combat contests year pilots Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota participating Im told airplanes survived few streamers cut could become popular event Carl Mohs District VIIAVP 184 Model Aviation uation day Carl Mohs John Harper George Hartung students Bay Flyers newsletter editor Nationals winner Katie Bosman MARCS members celebrate New Years Day best turnout year providing model building classes during summer vacation period gives Houston-area youth opportunity spend time constructive educational manner ciate Vice Presidents Chuck Andraka 21 Juan Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87123-9553 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 Bill Stevens 1726 Ashford Hollow Houston TX 77077 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 Carrollton TX 75006 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Austin TX 78737 months column dedicated young modelers District VIII hope column inspiration young modelers enter sport excellent opportunity parents spend some quality time child have some fun together family put forth lots effort recent Southwestern Model Championships Chapin family Argyle Texas along nephew Jeremy Danneman pitting Dads 15-size racing model crew really spirit motivation go first place Another family affair Scott family Mike Priscula Scott assist Jeff Amy quest model aviation Jeff has flying free flight two years sister Amy has flying 1-1/2 years Both have competed contests Oklahoma City Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford Texas Dad indicated advises Jeff Amy building themselves Priscula indicated getting better doing too much help Since 1991 modeler Bob Schneider has instructing Houston-area youths art model building Bob teachers classes twice weekly six weeks summer after hours local hobby shop Beginners start very simple project AMA Delta Darts advance complex rubber powered models built-up fuselages wings Third-year students may select type flying model wish build Recently second-year students built Flying Aces Club FAC Moths Upon completion Moths students invited Out Flying Aces Club field club members individually assisted student maklng final adjustments models first flights also attempted Bob says gets students primarily word mouth feels January1995 185 Houston area youth meet twice weekly Paul Kings Model Shop instructors JeIT COU WItfl fliS Wlflfllfl J- IUD placing Bob Schneider Herb Ochoa teach first Indoor Outdoor Scale model building classes L-R students recent Lubbock Nats Jeff 13 years Aaron Huang age 11 Sara Cossey age age 12 Tristan Cossey age 9 Dennis Huang age 11 Leland Freeman age 12 L-R Bill Stevens District VIII AVP presents longtime modeler Bob Schneider Superior Service Award Youth Modeling August11 1994 Amy Scott placing first Bostonian recent Lubbock Nats Amys first time compete Nats Amy 11 years age Using San Jacinto monument reflection pool Houston Model Yacht Club members participate 50th anniversary D-Day celebration delight Houston area youth Bryce Caron Speed model recent Southwestern Model Championships held Dallas Texas Bryce ten years age has flying speed two years Bryce placed third Record Ratio Speed L-R Travis Chapin age 8 Jamie Chapin age 6 Mark Chapin Dad Jeremy Danneman age 14 What racing team Associate Vice Presidents Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim 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 Mangies Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 tirst oIo tirst solo windy July afternoon remember thinking hope dont crash dad handed controller first little scary after got used it wasnt bad after did few figure eights loop kind hard because windy finally decided little low fuel sol decided land got home just glad didnt have buy new plane almost tripped dropped Elizabeth Bernal age 13 Rapid City South Dakota As school year draws end students teachers prepare close up shop finish unfinished business Everett Elementary School located Lincoln Nebraska opposite takes place Its time go full throttle exciting field aviation Lincoln SkyKnights R/C Club adopted Everetts fifth-grade class several years ago past club has provided funds purchase Delta Darts 60 class members yeaElementary Students heard several speakers r teacher Jack Sibert also District D AVP tried different approach Mr Sibert applied received grant Lincoln Foundation funds received allowed Mr Siberts students new opportunities avallable during regular school year Two field trips planned Lincolns Municipal Airport Duncan Aviation locations gave students idea variety jobs available aviation Mr Sibert also held aviation day Everett Elementary Students heard several speakers discuss variety aviation subjects Charles Bednar Lincoln Skydiving Club spoke about sport parachuting hot-air balloon demonstrated Remax Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena California provided speaker Tom Hefley Don Svoboda Frank Rall members Lincoln SkyKnights gave excellent presentation about RC flying member presented different aspect flying radio control alrcraft Jack Siberts two-week mini course aviation concluded building flying donated Delta Darts After several test flights students participated contest excellent flights 14 seconds achieved Three students longest flights presented AIvIA medals awards presentation longest flight 162 seconds thanks Lincoln SkyKnights Lincoln Foundation providing experience students will never forget Jack Sibert Lincoln Nebraska News Kansas Float Fly Lake Afton Hmnunm Sounds interesting Ive never float fly before Since know Lake Afton also four flying fields regularly used members WRCC think will go Out check thing out two-day affair starting Saturday April 30 continuing thru Sunday May 1 1994 Well Saturday cold windy didnt seem bother bunch least About dozen fliers showed up promptly started unloading flying quite show Ive got bug try host club Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC Mr John Riggs organizer behind annual event Mr J Burman provided search rescue boat picnic provided usual goodies off grillnice touch Saturday night everyone met Goddard Kansas dutch- treat dinner Good times good folks Sunday opposite weather department really brought out crowd some great flying witnessed Fliers came Wichita Newton Derby other surrounding towns Besides WRCC Chisholm Trail R/C Newton clubs pilots attendance Well watched talked pilots checked out equipment took few pictures came away impressed aspect hobby Ill WRCC does again October 1 1994 dont come out sometime get sald before its true good tinse good folks News Kansas once someone comes up really good idea lucky get part Mr Darwin Hawkins Wichita Radio Control Club vice president such idea WRCC Big Brothers/Big Sisters Student RC Pilot Day Simply put idea introduce hobby kids possible structured environment end Mr Hawkins gathered up forces went results truly outstanding event scheduled June 25 July 9 raln date turned out very hot day somewhat windy did however present problems kids event 9am everybody shown up set up ready go kids Big Brothers/Sisters signed up ground school orientation session held followed pilots safety briefing first flight day chute drop Bill Sarge Atkinson 12-foot wingspan Telemaster Sarge dropped about 15 parachutes bomb bay kids chased down followed aerobatics demonstration Mr Rick Nutt got everyones attention actual flight instruction next lasted about two hours before lunch time After lunch instruction continued another two hours student chance fly several times Big Brothers/Sisters least lesson flying day closed out Combat demo Mr John Meanor Doug Burright Quickie demo Mr Mike Tallman Mr Richard Trissell did turn out kids smiles everybody seemed have good time During day 12 dozen cookies consumed few seen hands adults Four cases soda pop 10 gallons ice water drank very lucky young man winner almost everything need get started hobby Joel Hartman 12-year-old Conway Springs Kansas items donated local hobby shops individuals An Ace Whiz 40 kit donated WRCC Doe Mathews Fox 40 engine Russ Muriels Wishing Well four-channel radio Bret Chilcott Air Capital Hobbies Jim Finley Finleys Hobbies gallon fuel container bulb pump Bob Roth Roth Hobbies Great Plains flight box two rolls MonoKote Bonnie Tymeson Hobby Town USA 12-volt battery donated Simon Jacobs WRCC Mr T Dobson provided very welcome sunshade PA system ran day John Riggs Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Dennis Domshuld James Hawkins John Oats Beck Ward Doug Burright furnished aircraft buddy boxes instructions no doubt have failed mention people worked very hard make event successful apologize please dont let keep coming out giving hand next year think could easily become annual event sure hope kids made effort worth Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club 186 Model Aviation RICT ZZIZi7S~ month Model Aviation honoring AMA youth dedicating District X column Junior members highlights districts youth participating modeling activities throughout district would also like give special recognition 1994 scholarship recipients Listed below years scholarship recipients District X pictures can seen special article front AMA News Congratulations District X young achievers good luck scholastic professional endeavors t Seronello 16 Beshar Fox Napa California Warbird racersChrls Luvara 13 Michael Luvara 16 Santa Clara California Robin Reid grandson Reid Hiliview Airport founder instructs Sarah Eury 4 Cox-sponsored Flying Circles porgram San Jose airport open house introduced tO EAA young agIe1 simuia1o te aviation ~ough house San Reid iIlIvieW A~PQ Jose California Nicholas George 12 Dinuba California January1995 187 j994 LUbbO Na15Pe Cl- Spee dVo Allen ijlle W5 Brown Davi ney IJU1L~qE1l6J Alaska / Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ASSOCIate VicS resiaents 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 Horetman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Tom MoCowen 16131 Black Bear Dr Anchorage AK 99516 Dave Mullens 15559 Palentine AveN Seattle WA 96133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 As youve seen other parts issue MA its devoted young people organization what programs have clubs district have ongoing programs building flying elementary school students area should expanded since weve scratched surface possibilities lie direction own best interest spend much time possible getting aviation through model aviation school curriculum has done has shown teachers aviation subject can used broad range educational objectives dont enough teacher led program goes Leota Jr High Woodinville WA Earl Coss Cossey math teacher uses air sports space programs teach various concepts 8th & 9th graders students build balsa structured planes rockets leam about flight characteristics Another program Dave Tozer has used Tigard HS years Dave mechanical drawing teacher developed new curriculum around small single channel controlled RIC craft Prior Daves class class full scale aviation ground school some flight instruction taught another teacher Dave has students build purpose designed model developed unique system could transfer engine/control package aircraft aircraft enabled build plane see fly students having purchase radio engine Naturally kept costs down far school concemed too small airplane students could walk outside building see planes fly trip nearest clubs flying stte Dave recently moved new HS Tualitin took program him teachers programs just two Out deserve need support modelers area Search out offer help whatever else comes mind What ever will appreciated Another approach taken couple years ago Keith Vamau organized BEAMS Boeing Employees Aerodynamic Modeling Society model plane building group Boeing employees children BEAMS meets twice month guest speakers give group depth background go building flying example Much Stress can Balsa Wood Take presented Gus Gustafason Boeing BMT Engineer Gus loves share positive philosophy youth will inspire us appreciate science math necessary designing airplane withstand load limits description understand BEAMS came existence let quote Keith Vamau started adults kids could have fun together Its program hope using hands working together sharing dreams What incredible concept kids adults having fun gaining skills leaming together teaching another being immersed using skills modeling requires Let quote couple kids Megan Holtorf 9 said makes feel good see plane dad helped build fly air feel can can other things too Megan noted improvement school achievement Im better math now because measuring have says Brian Russell 10 grandfather got him involved went him grandpa BEAMS taught build hand launched gliders remote control planes says Brian keeps out trouble gives chance meet interesting people its fun As aside Brian built B-17 model projects BEAMS Some extremely kind people got opportunity forBrian tour B-17 restoration did get climb around ship restorers answered questions filed him planes history Another goal BEAMS show kids can connection between work fun Kids see parents go off work dont realize fun some says Vamau BEAMS meets twice month point least 20 kids 40 adults investigating together joys modeling As direct result BEAMS Keith Vamaus activities late September 94 80th anniversary first recorded model airplane contest Seattle area held Because success BEAMS project Keith able get use section 747 construction hangar Everett So 80th Anniversary held hangar Sept 24 & 25 Pictures event include two young enthusiasts Delta Darts Frank Ehling would proud incredible times some kids got Darts very latest word have indicates Tn-Cities will Nats site 95 As right now dont have sites identified locked its looking good Model Aviation hing doing Keith Vamau shows young contestants onlookers properly wind rubber motor very delicate ship Sara Bovey Nathan Holtort