2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143
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2 Ci 002- 22~2 0 0 oa aa J0 a ~ aC 0a c ~ _ 22- O 0 cj~a% -t 0-~ 2 a~trQ~0 20 ao-E~ 0ht-0 0cJ0~0~ 0-t aa~0 aa Ca0 o0-a 0 a 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 -. 0 h 00 Q 0 2d2 0-0 Oa 0 - 00 o a 0-a ~a -300-o 0 0-00 o-oo00 aaa 0 0 _ 2a ~ a 0a ~0-a % E0 arj~ a0-~-a -aaa0~ 0 0 0 U C 000 a~0-0 ~ 0-0-000- 5 ~ 2 ~2-o-ts- U _ 0- 0-0-~~zoa ~ _ ~ a- ooS0 31aaa Co cj 0 -t 0 TRAVEL I have just returned spending time France attending ClAM Council International Aeromodeling FAI rules-making body Germany Dortmund Trade Show Modeling Exposition opportunity talk people German Model Flyers Association Deutscher Modellflieger Verband eV As may know ClAM responsible formulating rules international competition US very involved action since sponsor teams world competition year members chair number rulesmaking sub-committees addition usual business rulesmaking category ClAM considered other ventures such proposed World Air Gaines 1997 held either Turkey South Africa venture would generate increased world awareness what both full-scale aeromodeling general feeling within ClAM encourage aeromodeling show rather hold serious competition world championships No commitment made hold specific WC events does create some problems organizers since felt significant financial burden would imposed encourage modelers attend participate constant pressure CLAM add events competition agenda Since adds financial burden participating countries position taken add number WC events require category proponents make choices several events category example participants Soaring category would have choose between F3B ongoing Soaring event F3J event new thermal Soaring event has achieved WC status support position since will keep program costs check DORTMUND I went Germany observe trade show told probably largest its kind world also led believe organizational aspects somewhat unique modeling associations produced show latter information proved true show Dortmund another Stuttgart organized respective communities city-owned facility Dortmund encompasses seven different arenas provides enormous floor space modeling hobbies including aeromodels cars boats trains etc completely filled displays dealers booths space very large aeromodeling static display helicopter flight demos car tracks several very large boating pond etc show ran Wednesday through Sunday jammed day understand 110000130000 people attended last years show over five days German Model Flyers Association extensive free space large booth included model-building seminar plus hundreds models Incidentally model display invitation Association paid transportation expenses models Booth space show cost 2500 marks 4 x 3-meter space plus additional charge electrical power thats about $2000 US show intensive retail variety appeared some businesses emptied store shelves brought everything sell show found out two aeromodeling organizations Germany GMFA another part national Aero Club GMFA has about 43000 members growing rate about 5%/yr Aero Club has about 8000 members Interestingly Aero Club has recognition FAI GMFA modelers want participate FAI activities must join Aero Club like GMFA s approach insuring members member large no club affiliation pays 60 DMIyr fee unlike includes no insurance insurance bought additional fee However member belongs chartered club 60 DM provides him insurance coverage similar simply think flying structured environment safer trying support clubs have 1000 clubs compares very favorably Chartered Club ratio 401 members club about 651 GMFA also has significant youth program promoted through clubs completely GMFA sponsored Basically provide materials kits instructional material clubs clubs organize sessions local youngsters Eventually participate regional national competition program using models have completed GMFA puts significant money effort project government sponsored since strongly promoting youth involvement hobby GMFA also promoted club involvement national affairs Essentially regional representatives selected vote clubs form advisory group national organization way promoting grassroots input GMFA projects like idea since always looking better communication mechanisms also like involving clubs national management structure learned great deal making travel productive though tiring weather except two beautiful days Paris horrible Accommodations food expensive dollar devalued 15% tax everything Germany Until next time. 4130 Model Aviation Meeting Dortmund left friend traveling companion Eric Derri Bernhard Wich Secretary General German Model Flyers Association yours truly Albin Kiermaier president GMFA Partial view aeromodeling display GMFA booth center General view some models display GMFA Deutscher Modeliflieger Verband eV display background Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Spring can tell fact Toledo show has just finished up trip Lakeland EAA Sun N Fun fly-in looms immediate future like tomorrow being written Toledo its typically crowded self old friends being reunited new ones being made didnt see anything really new innovative again between meetings AMA matters own booth didnt get around show too much did have interesting conversation friend industry relayed some concerns long-term future hobby therefore industry jeopardy perspective slightly different AMA concerned about growth profitability result same becoming more obvious typical customer/member today very different person typical aeromodeler 10-20 years ago perception modeler today least newcomer hobby someone interested able devote couple hours week hobby just wants go flying once twice week spending two hours per time newcomers have little time inclination spend long hours building models less patience terms spending lots time learning fly short now dealing more consumers opposed hobbyists Just effects AMA quite simple might seem think AMA should devote itself strictly dedicated aeromodeling hobbyist avoid catering new wave consumers Quite frankly would nearly impossible As more new type member joins AMA will necessary AMA take steps fulfill needs desires member have already seen effect some degree Ive heard members relatively new members make statement join AMA insurance activity continue grow prosper need recognize needs members respond positively discussion both recognized problem clubs closed memberships both could relate need limit number members club What solutions Certainly flying sites number-one solution already working lot vigor flying sites end means problems getting flying sites majority present members already have should make effort obtain another bunch new people need site let look own attitude really unreasonable consider us simply want have place fly weekend little social activity Thats about Association industry motivated make sport grow reality membership could care less sport/hobby grows shrinks Just what will take motivate present hobbyists work make hobby grow anyones guess few ideas have thrown out Hobby Shop have heard about offering members local club significant discount club does impose limit its membership idea long club will take new members has place send new customers have place fly area think sorely remiss lack recognition program instructors area believe industry AMA could get together something about Currently AIVIA gives free memberships Contest Directors running contests workers Nationals World Championships events yet events little enhance majority membership think about it makes sense award free memberships instructors teaching newcomers fly also believe industry would provide substantial support instructor award program club select instructor year provided some form award individual would sure encourage activity similar award district instructor year national instructor year d also recognize best club training program year club has open membership policy perhaps should have reduced charter fee expensive closed membership club Most ideas dont take lot money implement take some effort Any other ideas d/Crispin Continued page 129 use alcohol fuel have no problem separation oil real difference first glance use ethanol gasoline use methanol also mix oil gasoline ignition big-bangers have separation problem would like see some comments readers having encountered problems using gasoline sold area have up until now avoided such usage leaving home full tank driving north DISCOUNTS ETC Have checked out bonus offers center Academys 1995 Catalog coupon 20% discount Soundmaster mufflers Davis Model Products way obtain very good effective muffler good price will note muffler manufacturer listed doubt about correct muffler contact Davis Model Development Box 141 Milford CT 06460 Davis has some other offers AMA members Check out thing can certain days costs almost certainly going continue rise dollar continues decline has almost instant effect prices couple days Toledo Show makes too apparent may think some prices mufflers pipes related components high really should put perspective largest percentage engines used average modeler produced overseas couple exceptions such K&B Fox Larger engines Giant models other applications quite often have origin some basic components such crankcase piston assemblies overseas beginning result some spectacular pnces question Should much concern getting vital parts ridiculously low prices fact mufflers being manufactured delivered very low prices considering cost involved getting flaished product Some best available right home EXHAUST LEAK tip Bob Davis subject question arose over reason epoxy finish coming off Soundmaster muffler point occurred right exhaust port engine cause leakage hot fuel including nitro chemical reaction takes place results paint remover very effective epoxy gel-type applications stand up long periods under heat reaction cure An old trick turns out Cut gasket common brown paper bag Soak paper bit oil place position tighten down muffler attachment screws gasket will bake place leakage problems should gone good installation Try itit works NEXT What new Toledo going some activity getting sound levels down 4July1995 131 months column continue look people make Headquarters successful operation Last month profiled Membership department month Competitions department Along Membership Competitions department has greatest contact individual members deals some knottiest questions face day-to-day basis department members handle contest calendar event sanctioning administrative aspects National Championships rule book questions aeromodeling records logistical arrangements Academys teams competing World Championships sponsored Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI though involved complex very technical area modeling no Competitions department has AMA two years Competitions Director Steve Kaluf took over department head last October Steve came Academy ACE R/C Higginsville Missouri served Product Steve KalufManager 10 years longtime modeler Contest Director plenty practical experience competition Steve has taken new department AMAs challenging assignments coordinating years National Championships four different competition sites Fortunately AMA Steve well equipped task has managed get under control remarkably short order As quick admit however chief reasons Steves success Administrative Assistant second command Teresa McKee Teresa started working AMA Membership department June 1993 following February moved Competitions Chip Smiths assistant took responsibility several critical areas department among complex task administering AMAs FAI program addition handling FAI Team matters Teresa now handles housing travel arrangements Nats arranges housing fast-growing schedule events National Flying Site Teresa native Elwood Indiana presently lives Muncie tmly member AMA family Contest sanctions important parts Competitions departments area responsibility year department processes 2500 sanction requests Processing sanction applications organizing Contest Calendar insures AMA sanctioned events compete another provides help Contest Coordinators need jobs effectively Headquarters receives sanction request request checked correctness funds processed sanction certificate issued insurance certificates prepared event listed Model Aviation Sarah Pryor Tina Pool Academys Sanction Secretaries Both share overall burden processing sanction requests handles specific duties associated processing addition processing Sarah Pryorsanction requests Sarah has primary responsibility Contest Calendar reviews calendar items inclusion magazine BBS Sarah also reviews Contest Director reports processes FAI Sporting Licenses handles membership applications National Aeronautics Association NAA Sarah grew up nearby Modoc Indiana graduated Ball State University Muncie joined Academy staff August 1993 Tina Pool handles insurance certificates mails out 2500-plus contest packets sanctioned events Tina Muncie native Competitions department member chance Tina Poolsee Academys operations Reston before everything moved Indiana hired May 1993 spent month Reston before move Kim Knights title Competitions Secretary much work centers around aeromodeling records record attempts Kims job document national international modeling records Kim Knightensure everything done make records official Kim also handles Contest Directors testing program large aircraft inspections rule book requests sends out Nats entry forms Kim moved Muncie Marion Indiana came AMA August 1993 ordinary year Competitions department works hard handle tasks has become responsible over years department members must see sanctioned contests coordinated advertised insured properly documented competitive events National Flying Site added duties members department have recently given greater responsibility year will coordinate record number on-site competitions including four Nationals events World Pylon Championships As difficult regardless relatively short time AMA Competitions department employees consistently win compliments members have day-to-day contact recent supervisory changes momentous changes Nats short time learn jobs group hardworking newcomers has become major asset AMA very proud Model Aviation sa McKee Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 DISTRICT FUN-FLY Due conflict dates have changed August 5-6 1995 August 12-13 1995 events have decided other event Juniors day event will held South Shore Radio Control Club fild Bridgewater MA Call 617 934-6248 information GUS DELT WAS Gus has very fine Stinson L-5 built Ray Vaillancourts plans looking documentation aircraft modeled after General Pattons PUP Since one-of-a-kind aircraft material very limited have know documentation aircraft Gus would like receive phone number 508 687-3209 Gus Deitwas Stinson L-5 modeled after General Pattons PUP have know anyone has documentation aircraft please contact Gus VINTAGE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP what Bob Noll calling contest having June 10-11 1995 Sayre PA Yeah know District worthwhile event far away registration fee $25 includes banquet ticket contest aircraft designs before 12/31/69 Call Bob Noll 607 754-5279 information CLUB ASSOCIATION Bill Johnson suggested clubs Massachusetts give consideration forming association provide unified appearance dealing landowners obtain flying sites could extend hosting various events throughout year clubs Maine have done seems work quite well Bill has offered act contact point obtain feedback have feelings about project please call Bill 508 655-3888 Club officers take note let us know feelings SCALE-PATTERN SEMINAR meeting held March 26 1995 Comfort Suites Haverhill very successful meeting people attended thought worthwhile project Some subjects discussed become Contest Director what sanction does transmitter impounding frequency control judging general conduct contests insurance Also talks Ray Labonte Jim Parker Charlie Nelson Irv Searl Charlie Nelson Bill Curliss Waco Aircraft display both powered Siedel 7-cylinder radial engine meeting attended primarily Scale competitors judges CDs Irv Searl District Scale Contest Board member spoke about Scale rules rules-making process current rules proposals rules proposals discussed detail opportunity membership discuss opinions NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL MODEL CLUB seemed auctions usual year Barb attended March 8 1995 Georgetown MA firehouse first auction club seemed quite well will look forward attending next year 1995 133 lrv Sean giving presentation Scale Contest Board procedures Jim Parker talking about judging District meeting Len Freeman Bernie Abair NERCMC auction Charlie Nelson Ray Labonte Bill Curliss Jim Parker District Meeting TheRay Harlan some Indoor aircraft Bills Waco still undermodels giving presentation South constructionShore Radio Control Club New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Associate Vice Presidents Zip nodes outline area represented Dane Babcock 445 Stnckton Street Hightstnwn NJ 08520-4501 [alp codas089 086 099 e99[ Tom Brown 52 PW PSC 5 Boa 2135 APO AE 09123 [alp codes Europe APO & FPO[ Os Cou 85 Rinerside Orion Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 [zip codes 970-076 078 079[ ymca Johann 16 Shareronk Road Rooky Point NY 11778 [zip codes 117-119] Watt Geary 822 Franklin Boolenard Absenon NJ 08201-2717 [zip codes 080082 093[ Rap Joschkus7 Eoergreen Aunnue Nen Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 [zip codes 090091100104106107 110-11B[ George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12038 [alp codes 105199-189 I24-127[ Adam Sattlerdt Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 [zip codes 120-1 23 129 129133-138] Dane Mathewson Boa 613 Carnillas NY 13031 [zip codes130-I 32 137-1 39 148149] AVP position open [zip codes077 & 097] Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2063 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135-9507 315685-2448 GALEVILLE UPDATE news great definitely good side received response letter US Army regarding availability Galeville property AMA modelers presently use site has decided what course release property will eventually follow certain final disposition least two years away goes full route present property process being declared excess mission requirements quote letter As part disposal process Report Excess includes environmental documentation addressing existence contamination property being prepared Once prepared documentation will forwarded through command channels approval Following approval declaration property screened through Department Defense other possible uses through HUD clears hurdles property reported General Services Administration disposition will first recognized potential user site However other hurdles property will offered state local governments first local township has stated interest acquiring site greatest hope lies retain site model aircraft purposes interested model groups FF CL RC ARE working township develop plan use site including nature trails etc town wants Meanwhile still have 1-in-lO shot becoming actual owners non profit organization!! will pursue both paths FROM AVP DAVE BABCOCK During past few years have privilege meet talk large number members Most time am happy say have during pleasant circumstances However few instances calls have come has problem caller has needed help alarming calls have loss flying site operation preservation sites foremost reason clubs formed mind would like pass some observations possibly shed some light different approach fundamental purpose clubs flying site comes under attack entire club quick react loss field puts entire club jeopardy Some clubs build up large treasuries feel secure realize time turmoil money will relieve problem contention clubs should have put money work long before Usually time am contacted club has already gone defense now whatever presented positive club activities viewed smoke screen excuses club SHOULD have worked building GOOD POSITIVE public relations rather building oversize bank account clubs hide shadows sinister waiting problem come instead actively building up good reputation could have blunted initial accusations would have given credibility defense need actively seek out ways show hobby positive light Involve community hobby through mall shows public exhibitions Use some excess money put model aviation school neighborhood libraries senior youth centers clubs complain membership aging nothing attract youth Young people have interests placing demands time need reach out show offer educational activity facets flexible time demands Have youth day invite groups such Scouts boy girl YMCA PAL CAP Church groups etc come field experience enjoyment fascination members get hobby day may return assistance group has given club such fly-in mall show contest exhibition symposium groups also looking ways help community order build good public image base themselves proceeds food raffle sales such event could used ways could donated charity given helping groups given local school neighborhood library purchase books periodicals relating aviation focus events should attract public build interest modeling build positive image get families involved general public often exposed hobby through person see news flies blimps Show typical modeler safe concerned about impact others point no reason hide positive publicity Instead should look nurture have use advantage other benefits community involvement adds activity level club Active clubs tend keep members attract new ones Often new activities will touch area special interest member just hasnt found niche can feel part AMA has worked reward active clubs setting up Leader Club Program Find out about work fulfilling requirements As example above Mercer County RIC Society Heart Jersey Giant Scalers get together Memorial Day weekend sponsor Jumbo Jamboree proceeds event donated Sunshine Foundation works chronically terminally ill children Over past four years have able sponsor over twenty seats annual airlift Disney World Through organization able secure advertising area newspapers free radio spots As attendance grew solicited help crowd control parking couple Boy Scout troops happy help because both entertaining boys community service activity return help clubs fed Boy Scouts both event also Scout Day sponsored field give boys AND PARENTS chance experience model flying buddy box system also put together group club members teach aviation merit badge boys above accomplished enjoying hobby Take first step flying site preservation Build positive public image Most clubs contain vast pool knowledge resources responsibility make use positive way greatest opportunities modeling offers quality activity can shared ALL generations Model Aviation anford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 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 181 03-8519 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 R Weimer 15613 Greendale Avenue Maple Heights OH 441 37-3715 Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449-2744 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Pennsylvania State Parks remember successful effort develop flying sites within several Pennsylvania State Parks Presently several clubs enjoy use state-owned facilities Although rapport state positive takes continued effort insure relationshipPerhaps ambitious club within system Tuscarora R/C Club located Tuscarora State Park club under very capable leadership President Henry Schietrumpf continues exemplify AMA Gold Leadership activities spring club obtained positive front page coverage three leading newspapers northeastern Pennsylvania Although news articles focused three mall shows club hosts main focus family enjoyment model aviation within park BIG event year Aerorama 1995 allows modelers eastern Pennsylvania show off talent May 28 date years show hospitality club exhibits great stop enjoy activity Contest Directors Recently Jeff Robb R/C Country Club proposed Academy initiate seminar inform local Contest Directors responsibilities during contest scope activity would minimize liability maximize success event Discussion could focus areas insurance liability paperwork equipment media etc As District Vice President think GREAT idea club interested please advise will initiate activity CPAA Flea Market recent years modelers have told missing great show. right CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania far largest flea market have ever attended years event 500 tables kits engines radios etc Several thousand modelers over East attendance Thanks Carlisle Aeromodelers Lancaster R/Cers great combined effort sure attend 1996its worth trip lers District III Activities July1995 135 50 airplanes produced very interesting mall show current president Toledo Weak Signals Mr Bob Hisey Hard-working Gordon Rohde Celina swap meet Don Kerr Fly Baby Bob Rachau provided picture CPAA Flea Market activity portion Tuscarora display Laurel Mall Hazieton Pennsylvania Members Thistle Down Flyers flight line control Milton Cole Norm Howard Doug Prosser 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 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1 719 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 IN MEMORIAL past several months have tough elder statesmen aeromodeling 25 February another veteran left us Humphrey Hump Jones AMA 125 passed away Hump came early aeromodeling Atlanta area became well known figure after moving Baltimore 1941 Hump proved consistency free flight days winning thirteen straight local state contests flying Class C aircraft Super Cyclone-powered Playboy Senior Hump took course radio employee Bendix Corporation through got early radio control subsequently flying other early pioneers Walt Good Maynard Hill Don Clark Hump founders Radio Control Modelers Baltimore remained member up end became AMA Contest Director late Forties conducted contests throughout area About 1965 Hump got sailpianes helped found Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS very active club including continuing expertise Contest Director Hump made Honorary Member Life BASS Awards Dinner December club March 2nd meeting unanimously voted designate annual BASS ESL Contest Humphrey Jones Memorial Contest will missed Information Bill Cavanaugh past president BASS HONORS Recent events point up something us neglect need consider honors desired bestowed fellow members individuals having spent lifetime devoted sport deserving honored fellows often does occur until after individual has passed away worthy honored after can no longer really appreciate fact must worthwhile consider earlier time number awards made Academy individuals may nominated awards other members clubs other groups cases recommendations awards supporting data provided District Vice President introduction earliest Executive Council meeting list awards requirements available Headquarters MAJOR EVENTS reminder District IV hosting major aeromodeling events year Rally Giants annual fly-in extravaganza International Model Aircraft Association IMAA outstanding event builders Giant models also event spectators may treated displays best big scale birds also manufacturers displays supplies demonstration latest models available enthusiast event will held Danville Regional Airport Danville Virginia 22 through 25 June actual event begins 22nd Mall Show other activities prelude major event AMA MAAC IMAA membership required order participate event Spectators welcome interested taking part event should read time please contact John Estlow 426 Martin Avenue Danville VA 24541 details can also call him 804 7996104 Another big event scheduled 26 27 August 1995 Confederate Air Force Airshow 95 Frederick Municipal Airport Frederick Maryland mentioned earlier however has important change Ken Kortright principal involved organizing radio controlled model portion event Ken has required through job transfer back florida will no longer contact certainly hopes attend take part show need large number Giant Scale models World War II aircraft show will used duplicate miniature simulation number combat actions have already commitments anyone interested will need check out wish participate new head honcho event John Patton can reached 8013 Dustin Drive Frederick MD 21701 complete update aircraft should available time read another event much spectator appeal something plan later summer Mid-Atlantic Radio Control Show scheduled 3 4 June reminder AMA will present available attempt answer questions matters concern show does have time track record Toledo 41 year will year number 11 showing some strength growth viable show support will make grow provide continued presence area especially inclination make long drive expense trip other shows show made possible through volunteers Radio Control Modelers Baltimore REPRESENTATION As writing position Associate Vice President western part North Carolina southwestern Virginia has filled hope position will filled very near future will probably some other changes made alignment Associate Vice Presidents southern part District Chuck Foreman process moving permanently Kitty Hawk North Carolina area thus will gone area now represents will looking someone part District later summer meantime anyone thought might meet qualifications should contact First above else must Leader Member Academy outstanding benefits discussed BIG MODEL biggest model display Toledo aircraft OK Toledo radio control show covers lot ground water alr Anyway monster boat scaled bit under half size model replica Miss Budweiser impressive weight around 400 pounds 98horsepower engine Let us pray aeromodeling does ever extend such scale least public display MAPS project make available location maps clubs District IV making progress have accurate location maps have sent copy please consider doing know latitude longitude site should note have information will obtain later would like provide data sheet map filed should include club contact number members restrictions concerning site operation may include such things hours operation number alrcraft permitted air time sound level restrictions other important facts would help very much making complete information will provide means helping insure safe operation sites well providing newcomers area find safety aspect primarily prevent locating clubs close create interference problems can cause accidents also have habit causing very strained relations between clubs have no need either situation Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoscewicz 3626 Ranebmood Rd Orlando FL 33808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37517 James M Edwards 800 Minrona Dr New Albany MS 38652 Karl Hensel 383 Briarmood 8157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36867 Marion Lyons 2301 Venelia Road Mobile AL 36805 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tern Morris 327 Poeblo Pass Anniston AL 38206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grooe 6104 Panama City Beach FL32408 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Ward Van Dozer 8380 Pine Circle Comming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10387 Palardo Poarto Rico 00738 Freqoency Coordinator Dorothy Plelds Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachee FL 32148 Phoom 804 664-2517 Report am allowed page wish allowed 4 pages Reports part words part pictures club already has secure flying field looking out corner eye another field skip words glance pictures worried about flying field read words Way down Jacksonville Florida has explained County Government Duval City Government Jacksonville melded example no city cops Jacksonville sheriffs few short years ago Gateway RC Club shared flying field Go-Cart fans 103rd Street city city owned property City decided covert land golf course model airplane flyers told git RC Club members idea went down town public records searched land owned Duval County land owned Jacksonville City After much research Fred Kouka discovered 14 acres lying idle prison farm 10 miles out sticks Fred started going City Council meetings getting know people learning ways asking City favors Eventually made pitch 14 acres prison farm fly model airplanes sympathetic Council Member him City said land has surveyed first took 2 months City said land has Transferred 9 months Council committees gobbled up calendar senseless delays forever Committees committee meetings controlling issues fateful day came both know what fateful day is. City Council going something day LadyCouncil member spoke out said going convert wasted 14 acres ball park Everybody wants play ball look model airplane people Theres few them. Fred ready moment Fred done homework friend Council favorably disposed got out chair walked center meeting room rolled out list nearly thousand model airplane flyers long roll paper onto floor gesture stunned everyone Council silence list flyers area obtained AMA Gateway RC Club got flying field Youre going believe Having winked favorably model airplane people City has since built modelers paved runway taxi-ways shelter telephone building meetings storage cost far $180000 improvements design Fred Fred Kouka architect Having seen myself last week field looked Fred square eye asked him question heck did Fred? Fred said Augh just kept after em So let translate Let tell Fred did did hard work perseverance persistence determination guts giving up trying get somebody else what could whining complaining crying kept message both can done above snap Jacksonville Gateway RC Club shelter built City can see runways taxiways paved because Club sponsored BURNIE FIELDS MEMORIAL Fly-In Burnie Dist V Frequency Coordinator years Today wife Dorothy doing job Pictured above L-R Rick Fields Dorothy Fields Julie Tuttle friend Al Tuttle Rick Dorothys little boy holding 2 awards Both Burnie Memorium Dorothy honored District Vs prestigious AWARD OF SERVICE years Burnie Freq Coordinator Dorothys direct help along now Dorothy doing own front Dorothy picture Burnie standing side-by-side club gave nice picture everybody got through saying nice things say about Dorothy hardly dry eye house might want look miracle man made field possible heres photo Fred Kouka left Bud McMillan hovering over Buds Morrisey Bravo airplane ZT-38 L-R Creige Jones Buddy Swampman Edwards Norman Rosenstock Thats Lanzo speciai left model right slightly busted Im sure Swampman can fix however 1995 137 I-0 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Work 312 567-5141 Fax 312 567-5067 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-6934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5634 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 3otti St Higgineville MO 64037- 1859 Day 417 662-6565 Eve 81 6584-2481 Fax 417 866-6485 Edinburg IN down Indiana way might check out great flying field Late June Warbird fly-in Labor day weekend 1/4-scale meet Pictures courtesy Norman Boyle Lexington KY Fayette Mall hosted annual Lexington Model Airplane Club Mall show February 18th 19th Forty-eight modelers displayed 60 airplanes six plaques Best awarded Best Show T Daniels Focke Wulf J Febish BN 2 Best Monoplane R Clapham Sukhoi 26 Best Sport plane F Mcvey PT-17 Stearman Best Biplane J Peck Whitley MKV Best Military plane G Lucas Bowes Baby Albatross Best Glider purpose mall shows acquaint community hobby/sport first picture Ted Daniels Harold Brown discuss Teds Best Show Focke-wulf second picture Sylvester Hales Stinger 120 Stinger 10 side view Gale Moores scratch-built Super Stearman Pictures information Al Schroeder Batavia IL Fermilab Barnstormers held another successful Delta Dart night emphasis event promote model building non-Barnstormer members particularly non-members children 40 participants activities including 21 children under age 12 Club members kept extremely busy throughout evening assisting both children parents building trimming flying Nine children flight times over nine seconds child having third-best flight time participants 287 seconds Everyone participating helping very enjoyable time club hopes few modeling seeds have planted pictures Club member Fred Krueger assists several boys Mom Darts 2 Some familiar faces among adult winners seasoned club veterans r 1 Glenn Lee control line Speed Kurt Krempetz RC Pattern Peter Mazur control line Carrier 3 Proud winners 12and-under group Heres youth program action come clubs lets top Information pictures Dave Slimmer Chicago IL Area following information may help club uses public flying site Scott Deb Justice District VI AVPs reported two meetings have held officers clubs use Cook County Forest Preserve Flying Fields Topics covered meetings related insurance coverage fliers safety both fliers spectators frequency control contests During meetings unanimously agreed safety biggest concern clubs will meet periodically throughout year keep abreast what going Suggestions improvements site will brought County Board about contest see can fly fields District VI years time Let know feel about idea have little spare change NASA will rent flight SR-71 Its little pricey over $100000 per flight want some scientific research performed would just like some impressive time note logbook aircraft available fee-for-service basis Facts figures District VI Did know almost 80% District VI members belong chartered club Also almost 24% District VI members fly full-size aircraft Model Aviation stant Vice President Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PRllnsurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 716 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Bob Stain 3116 Boyce Drive Rhinelander WI 54501 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 time year Midwest aeromodelling changes over winter activities building visiting mall swop shops packing vehicles trip field Its exiting have new models ready test out see what other club members have done winter sessions has strange winter days get out flying mall shows have mostly well attended visited several swop meets great time news newsletters adding picture Michigan seems auction style junk sale very popular swop meets have model shows well seem have small entries classes must fun walking around tables eyeballing bargains returning purchase find someone else grabbed bargain sees large crowds attending pleasure presenting district banner/flag several clubs AVPs around district have reported awarding ceremonies have photos Don Bentfield can see award very useful display media guess next step will run batch district patch stay tuned change way District Patches available AMA HQ Supply Service department shown booklet two new AVPs Dave Gish Bill Millar have very busy contacting clubs local districts look forward hear know sent letters out clubs make certain club responds allows active what happens AMA matters makes AMA insurance company Dennis Goodrich Ames Iowa out looking new field clubs area have letter owing him trip help out needed want contact Dennis phone number 515 292-6326 also says phone number very important newsletters have good batch photos send some please write backs add stick-on note separate description small ID number corner photos front As have said before size color please dont ask returned pasted up become cropped publication An Attaboy Ron Demski new editor Flying Wolverines east coast Michigan Newsletter editors lifeblood club need help can give Have safe enjoyable opening field 1995 139 Tom Rent Lakeville MN sent photo Rookie Year John Croke Gentle Lady sailplane Milt Moen Tracy MN selected models Kiwanis presentation Howard Lee right side Don Bentfield Dist VII AVP display coveted AMA District VII banner St Paul R/C Club earned banner attaining Gold Level Leader Club status banner given District VII clubs achieved Leader Club level have contributed outstanding level community youth projects several-year period Good friend Chuck Spencer showing purchase documents CARDS opening day John Rice photo John Rice CARDS Lansing MI shows opening own field purchased 1994 smiling Al Schwartz right receives AMA Certificate Appreciation Don Bentfield District VII AVP help Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs MAAC recent St Paul RIC Club meeting MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 silver pins next previously awarded I-bronze Well done Tigers Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Okiahema Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 217 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazoa St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VaIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 241-8492 South Tim Ahrens 14824 Bear Creek Pass Auatin TX 78737 512 288-4474 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first District VIII meeting March 25 conjunction big swap meet put Weatherford Aeromodeling Society Weatherford Texas year Attending AVPs Max Blose Sandy Frank Chick Frierson Marlin McGee Randy Randolph Charlie Stevens Jim Simpson along Contest Board members Ernie Harwood Drew Jerina Bill Thomas Bud Tenny Coordinators Bill Lee Clyde Brothers Karen Hopkins also attendance special event able renew old established friendships meet some District VIII cabinet first time Several us arrived early manned AMA table day want thank stopped visit hope satisfied answers questions meetings will continue specific events times can meet face-to-face discuss district dont have much time visit throughout district would like have particular event planned would like attend let know about no way can make can least try get some know about various awards available chartered clubs send HQ list award programs criteria Benton County Flying Tigers Rogers Arkansas just received AMA Silver Leader Club Award will now wearing Having avid engine collector years main modeling interests since 1978 have centered around building flying old time free-flight control line Therefore particularly pleasing named chairman museum steering committee Frank Ehling facility aptly named childhood heroes Believe still have some four-pound balsa sheet Frank cut 1953 have staggering amount work making much memorabilia environmentally safe have marvelous study referencing details doing always takes money time effort prime goais future make museum selfsupporting least dependent general funds entirely asked Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association serve steering committee plan go Muncie May trip will involve cataloging appraisal engines presently museum critical chore have no idea value insurance purposes alone Let known museum receptive historicai material have already received pledges two private engine collections past month will enhance museum considerably Models present critical problem because size structure Mike Fulmer work already legend has pointed out basic construction materials such baisa silk tissue dope particularly sensitive UV aging Some models display created Mike synthetic materials avoid problem Obviously areas deserves concern proper UV protection whole museum library another area needs help desperately poor quality paper used printing old magazines precludes being handled Having library open anyone browsing will destroy contents permanently shedder answer course scan entire contents computer system preserving forever Again costs money continue search outside funding invite anyone contact museum donations present future During drive home Weatherford thoughts members visited roundtable discussion dinner night prevailing feeling fortunate know people serve District VIII cabinet openness shared weekend Jim Clem noted Speed modeler past now devoted Indoor flier said Its great together again 4140 Model Aviation Tommy McLaughlan seen launching FiC Seguin TX site Tommys name will long remembered deeds benevolence AMA know man Its other younger Bill Thomas Okie great guy RC Pattern Contest Board man District VIII great Harry English launching Grasshopper 1958 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Annual EU I1 11 Lu U lU 1 m Colorado Kansas / Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 dEvenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loran Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM WYOMING July 30th 31st dates Thermopolis RC Clubs 6th Annual Fun Fly event held Hot Springs County Airport runway full scale 5000 feet long elevation 4600 feet year 40 registered pilots 112 airplanes atmosphere relaxed funfilled fly day lots camaraderie Its kind event people look forward year open sizes types airplanes occasional full-size flyin visitor day breakfast pancakes eggs sausage serve free pilots club raffles off complete trainer kit includes engine radio years winner Larry Elliott Thermopolis years fly-in well attended people over Wyoming other states such Montana Idaho Arizona Oklahoma modelers prefer bring own living quarters dry camping set up apron near hangar sites activities Thermopolis hours flying 7th Annual Thermopolis Fly-In scheduled July 22 23 1995 event growing steadily year welcome would like attend Thermopolis located about middle Wyoming Anyone would like information can contact Jerry Umbdenstock 307 867-2486 Steve Hunt Casper WY R prepares fly Nosen 310 built Jerry Umbdenstock Thermopolis using Saito 80s power NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Sunday August 14th date Grand Island Modelers Associations Annual Fun Fly couldnt have asked better day sunshine light south wind temperature near 80-degree mark Forty-seven flyers registered total seventy-plus aircraft seemed least 3 4 planes air during entire day Several times group fliers tied streamers planes tried hand combat Although some good attempts made no kills scored about two oclock drew names pilot prizes also raffle radio plane kit prizes After drawings everyone returned flying just having great time thanks helped clean up prepare field day before cooked hamburgers pot-luck supper Saturday lunch Sunday special thanks area vtce-president AMA Jack Sibert stopping Ron Smith president Grand Island Modelers Association John Boord new Byron AT6 pylon racer just small group fine aircraft fliers fun-fly July1995 141 Local full-scale J-3 pilot Joe Arnold inquires about flight characteristics 1/4-scale J-3 Just getting started Spacious flightline long runway Harlan Green fires up EAA bipe assistance Randy McDonald Hairan always puts great show Anzona Ca fo n Hawal Nevada U ah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song Alea Hawaii 808 487-2040 Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Prequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Amid tall pines Prescott Arizona place called Camp Rainbow week summer youngsters gather fun things youngsters summer camp swim fish hike ride horseback make new friends build lasting friendships develop sense independence selfconfidence share once-in-a-lifetime experiences However Camp Rainbow friendships run just little bit deeper experiences just bit meaningful fulfilling Camp Rainbow very special sharing occurs lifes precious moments held close heart because kids summer camp share lifes misfortunes kids have have cancer year few kids able forget personal tragedy enjoy innocence youth because members Phoenix Pro-Flyers Scale Warbird Racing Association fellow modelers care enough contribute time efforts towards raising funds needed support essential program Spring Phoenix Pro-Flyers host annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Mini Reno Warbird Race proceeds event donated help sponsor camp activities year nearly 39 competitors participated race 40 sponsors contributed event help raise funds worthwhile cause Congratulations participated special thanks Scale Warbird Racing Association sponsoring event spirit sharing enjoyment sportlhobby giving back community attribute shared modelers clubs throughout District X mutual passion aviation aeromodeling fosters sincere desire impart lifes delights provides opportunity share glad fortune benefiting others ways clubs can contribute community whether sponsoring charitable events such Racing Rainbow fundraiser Toys Tots hosting youth educational activities senior events participating community fairs organizing open house flying field club hasnt yet gotten involved community give try Youll surprised much enjoyable hobby can share others youre like have knocking around hobby twenty thirty years first experiences aeromodeling may well have center grass circle end pair lines connected 049 plastic model possibly 29 Junior Ringmaster Shoestring Stunter still remember first ioop nervous amazement during inverted flight exhilaration performing CL Stunt maneuvers precision classic control line Stunt can still found alive well thriving annual Vintage Stunt Classic held Spring Tucson Arizona 1995 VSC sponsored Cholla Choppers held March 24-26 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Seventy-seven entrants members Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association participated Old-Time Stunt Ignition Classic Stunt during threeday event making largest CL events country event highlighted fabulous Saturday night awards banquet culminated Sunday awarding trophies Classic Stunt special thanks goes Cholla Choppers event coordinators Mike mAnn Kv1t anntbr fnntnsic VC years trophy recipients Classic Stunt pictured above winners Old-Time 1st John Wright 2nd Bart Klapinski 3rd Bob Hunt 4th Lou Wolgast 5th Jim Hoffman winners Ignition 1st Don Hutchinson 2nd Rusty Brown 3rd Jim Lee 4th Bob Lipscomb 5th Loyd Carter Congratulations winners Till next time. keepem safe keepem flyn Model Aviation Saum calls action announces heats 4th Annual Racing Rainbow SWRA Warbird Race April 8-9 Phoenix Arizona Gino Del Ponte 8 helps dad Mike keep Nelson powered Super Cub ready race Bob McKinnon waits release Charlie Sowards 120 powered P-82 Twin Mustang flown Lewie Kear years Classic Stunt Trophy Winners 1st Bill Werwage 2nd Bob Whitely 3rd Ted Fancher 4th Gordon DeLaney 5th Jim Hoffman Mike JoAnn Keville worked long hours making years Vintage Stunt Classic another huge success Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 ssociare vice iresiaefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 1 5th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LeConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Photo came Judd Parks president Fern Prairie Modelers aerial photo field Washougal WA view due west taken Kodak Fun Saver camera PT 40 trainer August 94 field industrial park Some know Earl Witt perhaps Safety Officer Nats including 89 Nats Tn-Cities isnt exactly well known name District XI news youve AMA member 15 years know Earl president late 80s What may know degree involvement Earl growth aeromodeling Northwest knew some things Gil Coughlins display Puyallup really added whole story Earl started very young age us did did us have started Free Flight building existing designs kits designed own driven excel improve what flew introduced Control Line followed same path except added few things started flight demonstration team Flying Firecats showcase model aviation throughout Northwest designed eventually producing own brand kits radio linked model airplanes moved RIC duplicated what hed done before Through time modeler organized clubs contests constant promoter model aviation activities shot lot planes designed kitted flown Earl couple original kits center Between tail booms U/C twin designed flown Earl photo much younger Earl would have post 45 engines Torpedoes K&B Sound familiar Just above Earls picture Firecat designed Bob Smurthwaite kitted Jim Walker last time saw Bob still original Firecat very early pre-1940 Earl Witt EF design has translated balsa Gil Coughlin Note glue/oil spots plan Gils rendition always little jewel Bruce Augustus sent nice letter about Free Right competition Nats really helps get input like about whatever interest Along sent following picture taken Taft CA according Bruce see one-third outdoor competition population Idaho Bruce daughter Julia Bruce holding FlJ creation Northern Light 330 powered Italian AD 06 Plans construction June MA As coincidence Claude Tanner sent some photos taken HS gym Wilder Idaho some Indoor FF Al AVP Carol principal Wilder School Culver have arranged Indoor flying other Sunday Jan-Feb-March Bob Shaffer guru indoor Wilder Rick Allison will become second AVP large no pun intended available District Rick extremely active competitor judge various contests immediate past president pattern SIG NSRCA has held number club offices including president MARC club largest country Hes active contest director member Pattern Contest Board works being Leader Member strong advocate model aviation further advantage Rick attended long-range AMA planning meeting able come better understanding bureaucracy works 1995 143