L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/10
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L Behind Scenes Springfield takes people planning perseverance plus fair amount talent experience luckto produce good World Champion ships ingredients evident Springfield Ohio June 29-July 4 great RC Aerobatics event natural result wasnt easy Prior event small group seasoned AMA officials did planning series meetings held Washington DC area over several month period worked out details meet everything de pended upon goodly number capable vol unteers showing up site last planning meeting about week prior event still lot doubt about being able count enough good people critical jabs needed run good meet Memories 1974 World Championships Lakehurst NJ haunted meetingat event drastic shortage personnel seriously compromised opera tions Springfield Ohio location offered some basis optimism talented local people helped produce great National Championships 1976 Hopefully would available 1977 World Cham pionships Also about two dozen RC Pattern fliers would competing spot US team same site week end before promised help necessary As turned out Ohio modelers came through Pattern finalists did bare minimum crew got event going help developed meet progressed some AMA spectators pitched end strong smooth working group put together Weather problems almost wrecked event Just before official flying start Friday tremendous storm night before flattened field facilities yet flying got started next morning within hour original schedule very windy directly across runway tunately wind stayed below FAI spec ification suspension about 27 mph flying continued flight lines functioned despite problems aided several alternative means communications AMA bought walkie talkies before meet part Nats equip ment battery-powered field phones borrowed local hams provided separate ra BEFORE AND AFTER As test flying ended Thursday World Championships Week huge tent erected occupied 61 fliers over 100 helpers 23 coun tries addition 16 sponsor areas provided tent filled model boxes tables chairs sporor products kinds equipment including public address system Out side stood milepost indicating distances various nations capital cities around world An elaborate network steel pipes inside tent partitioned off areas peaceful everyone left field couple hours later tremendous storm hit left mess greeted participants next morning didnt stop flying airfield cleaned up mid-afternoon tremendous tribute AMA workers absorbed shock worked out problems October1977 55 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r anything happened visitors overseas appreciated effort announced larger tent again ready occupancy group several countries gave big cheer round ap plause knew during stormy night before AMA officials working dark rain pull model boxes out under debris could brought airfield maintenance garage overnight protection As turned out almost no damage models fly ing started proceeded interrup tion Two days previous another crisis de veloped emergency situation Two large electical power generators contracted turned out unusable damaged highway accident way site other failed pro duce power despite several days intensive trouble shooting repairs problem finally resolved help Ohio Air National Guardthe 25 1st Combat Com munications Group loaned three port able generators Air Guard people also helped pro viding radio link airfield tower proved necessary F-100 jets take off near model flying circles during official practice flying round Thursday Good radio coordination minimized interruptions model flying safety problems full scale aircraft opera tions took lot good people cope problems Most busy dealing series operational troubles little opportunity partake social activities fact wasnt until Sunday afternoonthe next last daythat real relaxation evident dio link between sites commercial tele phone installed operations control tent key officials equipped radio paging units means communications used overcome vari ous problems caused storm flight lines operated two circles 2000 feet apart operations control center midway between group Ohio vol unteers local Civil Air Patrol cadets gan cleaning up mess left storm Torn canvas destroyed 300 foot long circus-type tentthe main facility contes tants sponsorswas gathered up moved away Hundreds tables chairs tossed around retrieved stacked re-use Public address system wiring speakers repaired over half mile wiring involved Damaged signs gathered repaired put up again Fences rope lines crowd control restored Piles litter cleaned up Sections original main tent spliced some additional sections brought rental company new 100 foot long tent created Six military tents borrowed local Air National Guard unit Springfield provide addition al shade shelter total new space much less provided originally people grateful anything realized much damage done mid-afternoon site rebuilt well latecomers werent aware 56 Model Aviation Welcome signs four languages greeted participants 1977 RC Aerobatic World Cham pionships Springfield Airport Ohio Use field provided City Springfield Durward Lewis Director Aviation city worked AMA officials bring great event Ohio Civic support given generously Mayor Roger L Baker staff Continued page 59 City Commissioners Springfield Chamber Commerce Tom Rankin left John Spalding right top officials charge flight line opera tions Ohio World Championships Russ Brown center narrator public ad dress system information provided spectator crowd 4*****4*4**44*44*44*4*4444444*44*44 4*444***444*44*44*4***4444444*4****** ** 44TJI *4~IJ gi 44I **IMMi7 ** *4 4* 4* President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 ANOTHER QUOTE FROM MODELERS WIFE modelers wife heard say avid modeler also inventor just invented reason buying another airplane AMAS PRIDE IS SOAR INGt try share much pleasant part being AMA president possibly can postoffice box yesterday big brown envelope marked Please bend found envelope full pride would like share envel ope very handsome 8 x 10 inch color photo US WORLD CHAMPION RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish someone tak en picture proud look must have face opened envelope five fellows picture looked like million dollars before inflation white slacks dark jackets white shirts dark neckties three team members holding sailplanes right-wing-tip-high guys autographed own image photo Across upper left hand corner picture message us said JOHNNYMUCH THANKS TO YOU AND THE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED MAKE THE US TEAM NUMBER ONE AT PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA 1977 USA RC SAILPLANE TEAM wish copy photo could sent invite join prideful thanks fine team fine individuals salute SKIP MIL LER individual World Champion LAMON PAYNE DALE NUTTER other team members TEAM MANAGER DAN PRUSS assistant ALTERNATE PILOT DAVE THORNBURG Aeromodeling AMA-style handsome eyes world thanks skill conduct fine gentlemen IS YOUR ENGINE ALCOHOLIC accepted fact model plane en thusiasts have well-developed often over developed bump curiosity Digging own past proof recall some ex periments conducted along few close modeling friends early days newfangled glow plug Since switched gasoline alcohol vol atile agent fuel seemed perfectly na tural us try everything could think seeking power NOW FOR THE kicker Believe actually ran engines both RUBBING ALCOHOL VODKA am sure bunch will skeptics can dig up witness Mind engine did run particularly well bad burp materials did prove point Oh way did find en gine ran better 100 proof cheaper 80 proof vodkaand twist lemon wont go through carburetor MODELING IS ED UCATIONAL WORLDWIDE WEIRD WEATHERI seems year weather extremes Everyone has own story about hottest windiest coldest wettest something Right now Dallas temperature 109 degre4s Weve just got %&$ solar energy need! show weather affects modeling ways might sus pect temperature Dallas 109 degrees working indoors five-minute epoxy glue setting up two minutes youll pardon pun THATS HELL fact hot just saw dog chasing catand both walking MODEL FLYING YOU AND THE LAW day people living increasingly closer together chance trespass other guys rights property possible legal liability should make selves aware just stand RC MODELER magazine has running interesting pertinent series articles subjects Arthur Sabin associate professor law current article August 1977 issue particularly interesting us since title Understanding AMA surance aware responsibilities ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT OURSELVES Trying describe just what AMA folks just what minimum words perhaps latest observation fits Hows WE ARE MULTITUDE WITH PROPER ATTITUDE SEEKING ALTITUDE WITH GREAT FORTITUDE MODELER WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOR wrote Maryland asked Johnny Clemens column magazine come write gar bage After consideration about answer could think give him come read garbage AMAWORLD CHAMPS HOSTI RADIO CONTROL AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS just finished over 4th July weekend Springfield Ohio thrilling handsome happening expressed opinion over was undoubtedly FINEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER really great host teams finest fliers 23 countries discover friendship sportsmanship can still found tired troubled world spirit evident everyone took part Championships visitors other countries great competitors understanding about language com munications problems wonderful unpaid mostly unthanked volunteer workers just superb certainly made American way look handsome eyes modeling world small group AMA HQ staff peo ple worked well beyond hours sala ries covered seldom hear spectators praised re lation public function certainly want salute spectated World Championships illustrate just what mean order judges would distrubed influenced applause asked please silent during ter ribly importantfly-off flights never heard such silence Isnt reassuring know least part society still understands respects discipline way judging through Championships outstanding would certainly unfair didnt point out welcome received host city Springfield fine folks Springfield again reminded us would certainly like see AMA establish its national headquarters own building Springfield offer cooperation out standing matter under study CHAMPIONSHIP STORM TOO II readiness start compe tition Friday Springfield terrible wind rain storm roared through Thurs day night leveled everything includ ed 300 foot tent long football field protecting boxes conOctober 1977 57 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion Hanno Prettner Austria right being presented AMAs award feat Revere bowl AMA President Johnny Clemens taming models over world flown contest next day twist fate brought storm pinpoint exact spot another twist fickle fate competition model planes hurt Through fantastic effort part everyone connected meet wreck age sorted out miracle everything put order meet could start planned Friday CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY BANQUET VICTORY Wittenberg University after delicious dinner came final salutes interna tional guests new champions din ing hall decorated impressive fashion worlds flags both walls tables program combination dignity light cheerfulness would have very proud YOUR AMA fare well party followed banquet hall motels total story World Championships will long re membered worldwide THE IRISH TEAM WON EVERYONES HEART popular heros World Championships probably Irish Team As last official flight completed Irish Teams tent area declared hospi tality house meet participants invited liquid refreshments impressive item menu proved delicious Irish Coffee delightful way break tension competition finish off hot dry day wonderful fashion will remember fondly wild men Ireland WHAT DO MODELERS WIVES DO FOR HOBBIES heard modeler spent much time workbench flying field self defense wife took up cross word puzzles fact became such cross word addict died suddenly buried six-down three-across FROM THE GOOMBAH FLYPAPER FLYING GOOMBAHS Model Air plane Club Braintree MA has very good newsletter called Flypaper July issue found paragraph think ex plains beautifully should show off model aviation public quote Flypaper Whats difference bother flying demonstrations should spend much money PA system walkie-talkies con tests signs pennants stakes other junk THE DIFFERENCE IS PRO FESSIONALISMI THATS what makes difference between bunch OVERGROWN KIDS playing toys LEGITIMATE HOBBY practiced sensible adults young folks performing eyes public THANKS GOOMBAHS putting words us TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELFI IT JUST DAWNED ON ME THAT STAY ING HEALTHY IS LIFETIME JOB SAFETY AND FIRST AID Safety HAS TO BE very first consider ation fly modelairplanes Other wise will simply NOT BE ACCEPTED community around us certainly effective way sell yourself act ing safe manner consider selfishly selfishly simply mean us ing wisdom common sense careful ness protect what yours automatically protecting community around will sound corny should hit spectator model plane hard head might bust airplane fly through pit area clip few buddys planes might built hard er stuff yours insist stopping engine sticking finger prop might easily break costly prop Thus expand selfishness avoid costly errors have pro tected own health billfold have made much safer highly valu able eyes hide around BUT ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN should prepared cope Calm ness common sense valuable emergency must handled FIRST AID TRAINING could important things life get first aid training Inquire area RED CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL HOSPITAL might make wonderful club project invite groups visit model club put program SAFETY FIRST AID Next best would appoint some two folks group attend classes very im portant subjects PROOF OF THE VALUE OF PRO GRAM LIKE THIS has appeared several AMA Club newsletters lately lit tle training part someone club has perhaps helped save life FURTHER SAFETY WARNING LIGHTNING DO NOT FLY IF STORM IS AP PROACHING nearly kind storm high electrical potential al ways flying cleared area YOU ARE ABOUT THE TALLEST THING AROUND lightning looking something strike YOU MIGHT BE IT radio antenna makes just THAT MUCH TALLER steel lines Control Line model WOULD MAKE IDEAL LIGHTNING ROD flying Control Line feel bit static through lines up high GET YOUR AIRPLANE DOWN ON THE DECK put ground en gine running knowing might break prop rudder AMA CANT AF FORD TO LOSE YOU YOU DARN SURE CANT AFFORD TO LOSE YOU BE SAFESURE BIT OF PHILOSOPHY FROM MITZI GAYNOR just enjoyed energetic happy stage presentation Ive ever seen numbers MITZI GAYNOR SHOW 1977 YOURE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT SMILE sat entranced sparkling smiles faces cast thought could practice Join lets pretty up world IT FLEW LIKE WHAT? guy used fly us such tightwad would bor row ly materials built models last thing borrowed est model pair wheels SURE ENOUGH THE PLANE FLEW LIKE WHEEL-BORROW AND THIS GUY WAS NOT REALLY BAG GUYUNTIL YOU GOT TO KNOW HIM! AMA LIFE MEMBER NO5 JEREMIAH COURTNEY name JEREMIAH COURTNEY will probably look sound familiar you have read anything recent ac tions relative Radio Control CB fre quency problems should recall Courtneys name attorney representing Acad emy Model Aeronautics matters initial interest legal matters relative AMA regarding radio control prob lems However fought battle well always need him use him expanded beyond singular subject also very evident services showed dedication well beyond simple legal service Courtney paid very modest re ality just token fee services cause great increase workload AMA piling desk AMA Execu tive Council voted first 1977 increase its payment fee Courtney little realistic figure some questioning membership about some grumbling thought might interest membership hear opinion re ceive copies of official correspon dence out Courtneys law office relative AMA its affairs am also aware multitude phone calls miles leg work cant called tention am also aware extremely HIGH LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS have enjoyed services SUMMARY feel have bargain NOW FOR SOMETHING YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF same gentleman ATTORNEY JEREMIAH COURT NEY also LIFE MEMBER Acade Model Aeronautics holder AMA license number L-5and very proud will also explain much over beyond services past just talked Mr Courtney phone made statement want share said lawyer needs client much client needs lawyer IN THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS HAVE WONDERFUL CLI E NT PROTECTING MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS Since AMA has grown outstanding membership Executive Council has felt should know AMAs legal grounds should through gross misdeeds member ever considered expulsion would assure protection rights BOTH individ ual AMA membership Attorney Courtney submitting legal opinion matter possible revision AMA Laws Hopefully will never need WANT TO SEE TYPICAL AMA MEMBER Get out membership card hold up look mirror AND SMILE! BIT OF PRAYER TO CLOSE MY MESSAGE MAY GOD STAND BETWEEN YOU AND HARM AS YOU EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF TOMORROW 58 Model Aviation Behind Scenes Cont pg 56 Irish team took lead adding some fun World Championships announced would provide vital ingredients Irish Coffee break after Sundays flying AMA arranged coffee Irish came up key additive known Paddysa whole case hand carried Ireland Sponsors others added event coming up beer cheese other snacks AMA provided soft drinks So grand party held airfield few hours airport Springfield happy place just touch needed ease pressure off otherwise serious event party put things proper perspective Model flying basically intended fun foundation friendships bridge across international borders overcome language barriers As refreshments consumed became obvious partici pants equal Pilots mechanics flight line crews tabulators judges other types people took make World Championships work part big happy family what World Cham pionships aboutthe blending aeromodeling interests spirit respect enjoyment other contest didnt end Sunday party longest day yet comeon Monday 4th July began hour earlier previous day due need get two flyoff rounds top six pi lots addition full round contes tants plus awards ceremony ing banquet day went well Weather good flight line support crews held up fourth fifth sixth consecutive day duty time some dem onstrarion flying TV interviews cializing between flights awards ceremony took place airfield Olympics feelingflags ing raised national anthems win ners trophy medal presentations tributes over public address system mostly enthusiasm everyone involved field events finished same spirit evident during opening ceremonies October 1977 59 Student Union Building Wittenberg University center evening activity Springfield majority participants other countries AMA officials lodged ate great meals Wittenberg also produced outstanding final banquet Television coverage RC World Championships provided volunteers working AMA CTV-3 Cable Television Springfield Shown airfield studio Wolfgang Mats being interviewed along other members team Liechtenstein Civil Air Patrol cadets werea vital part Springfield World Championships controlled traffic provided overnight security put up fences kept area clean basic labor force airfield problems Shown TV interview being conducted Dick Nutting Cincinnati previous Thursday flags raised music plays before appreciative audience theres lumping throat quickening heartbeat flush pride makes time effort cost worthwhile 1977 RC Aerobatics World Champion shipsthe 10th since series began Switz erland 1960is now history mem ory lingers stirs desire again years crew still weary crews put 1971 1974 World Championships events USA already theres talk again bigger better ever Springfield Honor Roll lot AMA people responsible making World Championships success Any listing bound omit some simply due fact recording did what itself big taskthere 275 registered workers Some did others important Heres what HQ records show Basic Staff John Spalding Contest Manager Tom Ran kinContest Director Earl Witt Con test Administrator John Worth Headquarters Support Director Phil Edwards Tabulations Director Bill Northrop Judging Director John Strong Frequency Monitoring Director Sam Suggs Model Processing Director Bob Scott Don Lindley Flight Line Directors Ron Morgan Communications Chief Les Hard Daily Glitch newsletter Editor Bill Collins Facilities Chief Bob Laybourne Lo cal Support Coordinator Bob Jones Sound Measurements Director Paul Moffat Awards Ceremonies Chief Capt Richard Norris Civil Air Patrol Bob Rae Underwood Hospitality Dale Matthews Television Jean Cherryholmes American Red Cross Jury Gerald E Nelson USA Christopher H Olsen Saudi Arabia Tony L Aarts Netherlands Judges Arthur H Hofer Switzerland Heinz Freundt Austria David Henshaw Canada John Dible Ireland Herbert P Becker Ger Dr James M Edwards USA Geoff Franklin England Acke Johansson Sweden Camille Gerard Luxembourg Don J Macken zie South Africa Flight Line Crew Don Lowe Charles Calvert David Lindley Jeannie Scott Nils Victor Aume Harry Edsall Tom Scott Tom Black burn Ray Richard Gareau N Zelinka Dick Sidney Austin David Constant John Targos Operations Center Fred Blackburn Russ Brown Bob Dolly Wischer Paul Spaey E Fitzwater Frank Fluharty Tabulation Crew Dick Sayman Clara Lowe Carolyn Axeirod Jackie Edwards Pat Shade Howard Henry Jerry Peters Local Support James Patton Ed Steve Suhr Paul Martin Sheldon Stampler Bill Short Jay Yenco Robert Rose Jim Ruley Bob Knotts Al Reese Greg Martin David Hale Ray Price Duane Reeves K R Smith George Beeler George Jr Neil Perkins Bill Elliott Bill Jr Tom Stertzbach Ed Cardos Al Randy Harshbarger Tom Birk Dave Miller Andy Sheber Bob Levy George Droggos Leatherman family 4 Pat Omar ODell Tom Minnich David Edwards Joy Murpny Don Yoder Jack Parrish Mark Edwards Awards/Ceremonies Ted Stickler Ray Peters John Hepner Keith Keller Barbara Moffat Score Flashers Bill Price Terry Harris David South G T Peggy Scott Dick Weber George David Duray Frank Deis Air Show Howard Danforth Jim Kimbro Fred Neil Collins Bob Violett Dean Koger Sound Measurement Ed Youngblood Don Scott Walton Jack Kip Malott Mark Charette Bill Moore Donald Malott Floyd Lawrence Amateur Radio Group Larry Krupp Bill Nor ton Jack Shidemantle Joe Ventolo Russ Steele Jerry Bull Jim Bennett Dave Bastress Paul Stevenson Mike Barrett Phil Rubin Dick Goode Chris Bart Glenn McConkey Bob Beach Bob Fisher Vein Dawson Dick King Hospitality Cathy Anne Underwood Mary Brown Mrs Bill Thomas Nancy Sheber Lonnie Naber Sam Crawford Headquarters Support Carl Maroney Larry Bolich Art LaLonde Micheline Madison Gi sele Jackson Dale Matthews Sandy Maroney Lillian Worth Stacy Wheeler Judy Rankin Rosemary Strong Jane Morgan Roger Peck Phylis Peck Ralph Pennetti Penny Witt Television Crew Tom Adams Rick Ayres Jeff Baker Max Balotin Roxie Cole Johanna Columbro Bob Cook Tom Coppock Art Donahue Faith Emery Caroline Farrell Ron Fenton William Harris John Hepner Vince Isner Leroy Jackson Jr Jerry Kennard Bev erly Kuntz Ron Logghe Art Lieberman Jeff Mugridge Ken Nelson Dick Nutting Craig Ross Chuck Shade Neal Shade Aaron Sheaf fer Terry Skinner Ken Truman Lynn Turner Mark Worth Special Thanks Five volunteers served well before event until everybody else gone including final loading AMAs trailer Nats backbone local support World Championships Bill Collins Bob Laybourne Ed Steve Suhr Jim Patten major factor preventing model dam age during Thursday storm contri bution Russ Nitsch camped Nico Engraving concession trailer tent site tent blew down Russ other campers covered secured model boxes further storm damage Similarly Stalders Cafeteria peoplethe World Championships food concessionaire provided portable lighting unit during night help AMA officials locate re move model boxes though cafeter ia tent destroyed lots problems own due storm damage Springfield providing equally important help AMA other people key cities visitors other coun tries entering US Meeting planes helping model box personnel transportation least dozen people Two key groups New York Chi cago former under leadership Dick Brooks latter Dan Pruss Bob Voj slavek See John Byrnes VP column month details especially credit Pan American Airways assistance teams regardless what airline travelled Springfield Department Aviation personnel also helped considerably air port problems Durward Lewis Director Ralph Weller Supervisor Ted Carver Richard Whi tmer addition listed mostly AMA members 43 cadets Ohio Civil Air Patrol 25 volunteers Clark County Chapter American Red Cross Others pitched airport city personnel Springfield plus members 251st Combat Communications Group Ohio Air National Guard took people produce World Championships event apologies names may have missed Academy Model Aeronautics salutes thanks gratitude. 60 Model Aviation Irish coffee enjoyed first time Springfield Ohio July 3rd group Ireland added magic ingredients AMAs coffee pot provide refreshing re laxing interlude World Championships activity NEW EDITION OF RC SERVICE RULES FCC has announced new edi tion Radio Control Service Rules now available Government Printing Office Radio Control Service involves radio signaling radio control remote objects devices such model airplanes model boats other types models garage door openers burglar alarm systems cameras etc new separate edition includes rules Radio Control Service licensee required follow Commission reminded such licensees required keep up changes Subpart C Part 95 Rules Changes published Federal Register shortly after adoption well some magazines aimed Radio Control enthusiasts Copies new edition may ordered 80 cents apiece minimum order $100 Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20452 stock number use ordering 004-000-0341 -1 Connecticut Mine achusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Prosideot Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 038t Asociaee Vice-Prewdenes Arthur EnereOt 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland MC 04100 charles H Learoyd PO Boat 428 W GroCon MA 01472 Al Nonosnik 4 Beverly Pt. Norwalk CT 06860 John Papegeorge 104 Rocky Hilt Rd Hedley MA 01035 Short column month getting ready go Nats! Just learned today will possible have given time off job Hopefully 14 year old Robert Charles son will able go along special sort vacation present Have promised him Disneyland visit uncle San ta Barbara along thrill staying college dorm Have seen nomination Dis trict VP far response statement two months ago regarding need nomi nations should able handle du ties office 1978-79 sincerely hope no will offended should able run again would like see nominations before meeting Wed nesday Nats week new brochure put out HQ very informative general piece litera ture has utilized New England have already used up 10000 allo cation available have asked another 10000 further distribu tion clubs need Just ask want sample write too bro chure called Model Aviation covers spectrum categories general terms can used pass-out crowds flight demonstrations field other public gatherings model aviation has identity booths tables demos etc New England Champs used hand delivered Saturday big meet Fitchburg 495th RC Squadron used display Tew-Mac Air port other display demonstra tions getting bigger raves some full scale flying late New England about some response idea having Nats East Now month make plans presentations Will still talk up other District people northeast New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dislrict Vice-Presideot 36-29 213 Street BaysideNY 11361 Aseocinane Vice Presidenrs Bill Boss 7706 2690h SO New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ognid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12006 John Grieg 8387 Badger Or. LockporO NY 14094 Cliff Monoptaislr 17 Ronary Or. Summir NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersen Ave. Union NJ 07083 James Steaghoer Chief Crafos & Hobatles LISAF/EIJROPE Boo 4007 APO New York 09000 weiner Throne 208 windeenerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS time read written early July 1977 Nats shall have come gone another chapter history AMA hence Model Aviation USA will have spread upon Flight Log Master Pilot Father Time Hopefully good ly number District 2 colleagues will able make long trek California side very wide continent thus balanc ing favorably zeal fervor shown throughout years West Coast Breth ren Sistren iderable num bers have participated Eastern Central Nats rejoice western modeling friends prospect first Cal ifornia Nats years favor old rotational system geographically fervent ly hope return happy state af fairs MUST way! Let hear agree DONT! POINT OF ENTRY never thought trip JFK Airport 400 am would add up lifes pleasant experiences DID happen Having compelled unforeseen work commitments cancel keenly-anticipated trip Springfield Ohio serve Judge Masters RC Internats Team Selection Finals feeling week-end June 24 25 26 abject de pression happened telephone call John Worth provided golden opportunity participate World Championships after wit very im portant business welcoming strangers shore Teams comprising around 60 pilots twice visitors due arrive 23 countries week-end JFK scheduled represent point entry of worthy folk great pleasure other District 2 members NYC area meet fel low modelers around world see moved expeditiously through customs thereafter transported along baggage aircraft crates swiftly Carefully JFK LaGuardia Airport other points departure final leg long journey Springfield Ohio wish take opportunity thank commend Pan American World Airways magnificant unselfish support company contributed high ly successful operation Pan Am furnished personnel vehicles great numbers considerable expense Much credit effort must go Mr John Wolgast Senior VP Technical Operations Pan Am Dick Brooks also Pan Am President Radio Control Association Greater New York spearheaded monumental task following picture taken dawn shows four members South African team handsomely-jacketed gen tlemen am displaying shirtsleeved informality chap far left Vinnie great Pan Am guys heloed us such eagerness skill RHINEBECK CLASSICS content have established endur ing reputation conducting suc cessful World War Model Airplane Jamborees over years Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society Poughkeepsie NY revered District 2 has presented its first yearly Rhine beck Classics Miniature Aircraft Coin petition dates June 25 26 place now-familiar site Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY made hundred mile drive Rhinebeck back NYC June 25th between JFK arrivals World Aerobatic Championship contestants entourages rather fatigued result found both model ing experiences highly exhilarating Co-CDs Vance Sutton Damian Amodeo highly pleased quality Classic type models entered high proficiency flown wholeheart edly subscribe feelings upon basis own observations eligible Rhinebeck Classics entries required meet both letter spirit pre scribed criteria ie scale model specific type aircraft made its first flight between January 1 1919 December 31 1937 Minor changes may made enOctober1977 61 Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities hance performance general shape profile aircraft must maintained according published rules PATTY SAK AND BEN SASNETT FORM NEW ASSOCIATION wish two fine people over abundance Marital Bliss having decid ed merge control lines fashion combat circle wedding ring will real pleasure see Patty-the-Pink again along lucky spouse Ben friends fellow members MACA 77 Nats Riverside California next month Ben Patty co-edit super newsletter Miniature Aircraft Combat Association highly-informative publication yet has miles miles Heartlll RC NAVY CARRIER EVENT Yesaccording Steve Babin AMA 8334 CD member Westlake Ohio RC Club Dates August 27 28 place Lakewood Ohio usual policy billboard upcoming contest may over time re ceive issue magazine BUT KIND contest feasible COULD start something BIGII like fill WHATS NEW column GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohio 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Francis Fluharny 504 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Pannarri Wharrey Or. RD 1Sawickley PA t6143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Cr Lanodale PA 19446 Albert Seidowoki 7301 Grant Blvd cleveland OH 44130 Well guys Ive done again missed column am having tough time getting done Have extremely busy Masters World Championship contests Springfield am now Canadian Nationals Huron Park Ontaro Canada believe pulled off pretty good show Ohio provisions excellent contests good hospitality foreign guests wife Clara especially pleased have part Swiss team house guests comaraderie others other countries won derful experience no question modelers world around speak com mon languageunderstanding common ality purpose promotes much good will good fellowship far Im concerned thats what its about Flying Canadian Nationals has great experience making new friends renewing old ones Canadians have made us very welcome have provided fine fa cility provisions flying could ask pace Canadian Nationals much slower own provides time never-ending bull sessions Canadians use self help principle contestants doing much on-site work including judging timing great ly relieves local manpower requirements seems work very well came Canada hoping relief very hot humid conditions Ohio no avail has very hot humid since arriving seems hot summer over folks would like real treat relaxed competition friendly surroundings plan attend future Canadian Nationals certainly conven lently located yearparticularly folks District Ill Election time coming up District III others time read will too late submit nomination however strongly recommend vote No vember District III national officers Delaware District sI Columbia C Maryland C Nsfllt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Aasociate Vice-Prestdenss Charles Foreman 609 Pohine Rd. Mechanicovllle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tynola Rd. Charlorte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Wilmlngoon 05 19009 Ronald Sonderegger 14513 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Vacobsiccl 6405 Winthrop Dr Fayeroenille NC 28301 Tenth World Championships now history news portion its happen ing has much covered Youve heard winners aircraft equip ment used What probably didnt read about work dedica tion AMA members make successful meet Guys took vaca tion time physically work making pleasant experience competition just plain surprising people willing much share make Academy ef forts success World Championship list names would take rest space column look guys gals around country volunteer time talent making contests shows newsletters successful ef forts rest us enjoy read about Take Nationals year California Actually hundreds volunteers will have worked night day put massive ef fort over really cant stop must also look work competitors work runs years effort get chance winning What adds up such tremendous display energy effort really earth-shaking surprise sport growing fast view vantage point getting back main point Im terested thank people put much personal sweat tears making Tenth World Championships Springfield Ohio success good contest fair equal possible through work done good humor experience will never able forget people worked will never want forget Thank fellow modelers Alabama C Florida Georgia Minsinsippi Puerto V Snsth tartlina Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 817 Saath 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaaociata Vice-Prealdeenos Gene Hannah 3332 WIley Ad Montgomery AL 36106 Richard B Jackson 107 WhIte Bind. Summareille SC 28483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kits 560 West Stone Dr. Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Cs Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Luls Rodriguez 5-10 5th St Ens Villa Rica Bayesnon Puerto Rico 00619 Julie Woods P0 Box 127 Scooba MS 39358 Have seen big RC Gliders per form yet winch up electrically float day doing tricks powered plane can attended Glider Meet Huntsville sponsored Rocket City RC Club Mr Frank Deis-CD report 62 Model Aviation nown nere ontesc Letrector t-rant uels beautiful wife Donna Frank did nice job running show everybody went home happy including little friend Judge Jim Davis Bham RC lucky winners jL-R Dave Rutledge long time friend Chet Tuthill Clark Fitch Jimmy Fitch Chuck Anderson Bob Ryan Chet won first Glider meet Chuck way important officials National Soaring Society HardworKing contest ortictais pose nere left Clark Russell Frank Deis CD Shirley South scores Hugh Heater scores Jeff Moultrie retrieving Snipped out picture squeeze magazine buddy Rex Powell winchmaster dont mention Control Line activities column its faultnot never hear you CL Carrier enthusiast need subscribe Ted Charles Cindy Kravers new national Carrier newsletter Hi Low Landings want address write Howard Shenton Mauldin SC Combat flier has produced map southeastern US known Combat people want mapwrite ard Phil Abrams Jacksonville FL writes people have lot fun St Augustine Municipal Airport though club informal unchartered sent picture prove Shown Phil Abrams Rhett Radford John Goins standing Mike Jackobson Dick Phillips little kid looking Good show Phil way am swamped letters sug gesting vote compulsory AMA magazine supscriptions both against will keep word vote matter say Pictured below friend Dave Julian holding RC Pattern ship recent RCRC contest Rocket City Doug Smith Birmingham Walter Turner pic ture too Are Radio Control BEGINNER Are flying Novice Advanced Expert Dont forgetwhatever flya new DIS TRICT FUN FLY CHAMPION will becrowned November 5th 6th Walterboro SC Glenn Fields president SCRAM set ting up now Ill too Come Walterboro November new Dis trict Fun Fly King See Illinois ana ucky eur VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160610 Aaaocieta Vlea-Praaldents Roger Gears 729 N 22nd St. Oulney IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt. C Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Ct. Elk Grone Vlg. IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Stagner 1838 Saifert Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SullIvan 3021 Spring Valley Ct. Andernon IN 45011 started column last month before received letter Joseph Lohr Ill continue though dates little late People too busy building flying crashing airplanes bother reading magazines maybe can get caught up next winter Seems like everyone having fun fly contests various degrees success Peoria RC Modelers blown out May 22 reschedule June Aerobats Mount Vernon IL Fun Day Ap ril 24 several members Carbondale Sky Squires attending Sky Squires also very successful University Mall dis play planning fun fly June 19 Spirits St Louis RC Club has contest fun fly month Greater St Louis Modeling Association con test couple weeks ago Sunday weather typical Buder Park weather98 degrees almost melted also got fingers chopped up fiberglass propsright through leather glove Frank Hughes Secretary Kansas City Sunchasers reported about new RC field Kansas City area semiclosed site along Missouri River city Corps Engineers will put down asphalt strip Rules using field strictif gate left unlocked field will closed good field will open AMA member FCC li cense will pay $5 key gate restricted club site called Milwaukee RC Field Blue Angels RC Club Kokomo IN earned honorarium presenting pro gram before Kokomo Engineering Society Roy Conley Leon Neuzerling described history RC development state-ofthe-art followed flying demonstra tions Such program may generate RC inter est among new potential members good idea other clubs could try own local engineering societies Freelancers RC Club Poplar Bluff MO second fun fly fliers com ing Illinois Texas Arkansas Kentucky Missouri spectators showed up year too club well pleased turnout small town southern Indiana emerg ing hottest Category II Indoor flying center going CIA Central Indiana Aero modelers Record Trials last June resulted seven new AMA records two new FAI World Records flown 200-foot diameter Atrium Northwood Institute West Baden records set Jr Pennyplane plus Novice Pennyplane M VanGorder Sr Pennyplane R Whitten Class ROW R Whitten AMA Stick plus FAI Category Ill B Servaites Open Cabin R Ganser AMA FAI Stick plus FAI Category Ill j Richmond site sounds fantasticmarble floor 98-foot domed ceilingthat might go next time Some contestants almost got lost way since North Vernon down south South Bend up north French Lick confused - some Palos Park RC Club put flying demonstration kids Mooseheart June 19 Mooseheart school near Aurora IL children Moose Lodge members About 15 fliers attended flew off football field surrounded big trees attrition rate high due such things tall grass Jerry Sochat demonstrating transmitter kids someone trying fly same frequency Luckily too much damage occurred St Louis MO has several active Control Line clubs Lafayette Esquadrille put model demonstration Northland Shopping Center part Lindbergh celebration also sched duled fly St Louis Soccer Stars game July 24 Thanks Gary Frost information congratulations Gary earning place first official US FAI Combat team Iowa C Michiton C Mirrnstta C Wisconsit VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dislrict VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Aasoclte VIcePraeldsnU James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New BerlIn WI 63151 Win Robring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 Tarry Taylor 6308 Lomberdy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yangar 38235 Ceatle Romulus MI 48174 No District VII report month Arkansas C Louisiana C New Mnnico C Oklahoma Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vicn-Presidett 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls IX 16308 Associate VinePresldents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM B7111 Ned Barn,s 523-N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohene N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 RIchardson TX 75090 October issue should out end August will following sue will contain much info Nats also rundown nominating com mittee Executive Countil meeting Please take time read minutes both meetings years election District VIII votes Sec-Treas odd districts vote VP get ballot use Get practice voting elec tion Did meet Nats did meet District VIII contests October 1977 63 year did get meet wasnt did try year got contests could get Ill South west Champs Dallas am definitely plan ning Dallas Trade Show Look possible still going try have general District VIII meeting Last years show good year should bigger better hear businesses missed last year join ing now So make plans attend look Most newsletters get clubs carry pitch members renew membership would like add voice pitch benefit through strong organizations local clubs associ ations AMA take prob lems before local city county state fed eral government department agency recognize active numbers mem ber number number vote Dont become free-loader dont have active member support club sport/ hobby Stay member good standing Pay dues least can sport/hobby would rather have actively participating Now bulk contests over already sanctioned reminding you planning contest dont feel automatic thing Get sanc tion applications coordinators time take proper action rule book spells out time required lead time minimum Give John Larry time decent job processing sanctions still takes 60 90 days make magazine calendar So keep mind rest year remember get things lined up next year tra ditional contests require confirming contest coordinators Give enough no tice will good job Abilene Scale contest probably largest except Nats country year 61 aircraft judged Good attendance Talking Jerry Farr Gene Patti looks like will shaping two day contest next year Met Scale modelers throughout district fine day contest Once good local publicity weremany specta tors view proceedings Lone Star Aerobatic Convention put Fort Worth Thunderbirds Benbrook Lake site went off good year No interference Did see some great flights put especially some younger pi lots Scale entry down some Guess too crashes week before Abilene district well-represented Lafayette Waco Midland Wichita Falls Dallas Monty running show Sat urday Hope David Hyde RCCB member got retracts working Sunday July 4th weekend found Fort Worth again Aces Fort Worth fine Con trol Line bash fine field wellattended contest well represented sections district Much good help run contest came metro area Ed Rankin Monty Moncreif led RC contingent Jill Bussell Linda Wheeler led work crew Dallas Becky Thomas local crew organized kept events running smoothly Everyone fine time got sit down job meat Combat S Buckstaff managed de fend Combat title Tommy Fluker Gainesville gave him good challenge first place Fast Saturday evening met supper discussion items interest Control Lin ers about 50 attendance good rap session talked about new membership classification judges So far RC has availed themselves have association USPJ time Control Line people took some use Maybe could get PAMPA MACA certify select judges events takes much expertise judge CL Aeroba tics does RC Pattern also talked about what looks like coming dues increase guess ex pecting come much comment about Also mentioned CD guidebook already out limited numbers field trial Colorado as ska C North Qskns Snoth floknt IXWyomint DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton District IX Vice-President 1401A Soeth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branno, 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casiser WY 82601 Gerald Deneau 6460 S Asdas P1. Denver CO 80232 Max Hansen 1908 WisconsIn SW Huron SD 57360 John Krekovitch 7810 Lowell St. Overland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 17545 9th Fargo ND 58102 Jim Mowrey AR 2 Box 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 66104 MORE ON FLYIt-IG SITES District IX exceptionally fortunate having various clubs obtain use flying sites sites being sponsored cities metro areas perhaps state Colorado Jerry Deneau has reported Now hear Top Class Club peka Control Line Association obtaining use flying field Topeka under sponsorship Topeka Parks Commission According Top Class newsletter paving expected done shortly upon UControl flying circle Also Top Class newsletter report club contest went off sche dule didnt rainnaturally windy always silver lining cloud with- rain have Kan sas during spring Top Class editor states least wind kept mosquitoes away NEWSLETTER IDEAS cover newsletter put out Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE four-year calendar approximately 2 x 3 inches club meeting date circled month year way can never say forgot the- date club meeting excellent idea might copied other newsletter editors Also Orbiting Eagles newsletter another point has made col umn recently concerning model clubs forming councils order better organize clubs area thus have greater voice obtaining flying sites combining other activities Notice given about Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council meetings Eastern Nebraska Control Line Council has putting fine exhibitions last couple years Omaha Air Force Base various shopping centers throughout area very progressive club very progressive council Another active council Model Asso ciation Central Kansas MACK put out newsletter called MACK Turbulent Tis sue unusual association newsletter covers both Control Line Ra dio Control Radio Controlers active ly assist Control Liners Radio Control club past several years has also spon sored Delta Dart contest Great Bend KS has attracted up 300 youngsters ages seven through 12 could use tight cooperation between clubs cate gories flying assistance getting Ju niors started through Delta Dart program Congratulations really order model associations central Kansas CONTEST DIRECTORS HANDBOOK Another new publication works AMA Contest Directors Handbook Ive privilege getting copy li mited distribution booklet man ual well-prepared will help new con test directors stage better events limited distribution made get field experience booklet Based experience improvements will made final publication will pub lished quantity type activity AMA what need have contests area needs better standardization running its contests complaint could have prevented contests run authority better understanding run various events PIECEMEAL COLUMN District IX report seems littie disjointed because have written pieces glue joints drying micro film drying tank Im building frantically Nationals FAI door Finals Akron OH Im looking ward month August Im looking forward driving going involved getting two contests Ill leaving Wichita August 3 Nats Riverside returning Wichita August 13 leaving again August 17 Akron Since cant get model boxes airliner out necessity Ill going automobile figures up about 5000 miles driv ing besides flying models 20 days Atoons lorni e Hawaii e Neoud x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonde Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mel Drive Ales HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 GIll Port Laos Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alex CItisolm 1100 WeenShaw Freono CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko CIrcle Sen Jose CA 96136 Batty Stream 3723 Snowden Avenue Long Beach CA 90809 Grsnger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marco CA 92069 As sit grinding out column Im too aware Mid-July Im still captive state Florida any64 Model Aviation body out reads please meet demands can released Seriously again off again launch now set August 12th date will history time column makes print means will also have missed Nats has final blow long series frustrations wrought upon pro lect want thank took trouble write views proposed dues increase possible prop erty purchase inputs like makes decision-making much easier exact ing As proposed property purchase future column Ill give complete rundown facts figures now nothing straw wind Basic ally nutshell city Springfield OH has offered sell AMA piece land erect building about what AMA would pay rent over 20-year period present rates Think about hand have asset other sand down rathole Youll read about recently completed World RC FAI Championships detail other parts magazine want add congratulations US team consisting Dave Brown Rhett Miller Mark Radcliff selected weekend preced ing Championships proceeded fly way six man flyoff other words US team team win cinched before flyaff flyoff Brown ended up second Miller fifth Radcliff sixth Well done gents meet excellent success few moments morning first day didnt look too good severe thunder storm night before leveled site tents blew tables around hard work slew volunteers meet un derway loss about hour recently completed FAI Champion ships Free Flight conducted Denmark found team faring well best US team placing Power gar nered sixth Tom McLaughlan member Power team part 22-man flyoff ended twentieth Surpris ingly Power event go flyoff determine winner short engine runs have large flyoff What will take eliminate fly offs North Koreans completely dominated finals won team Wakefield won Nordic took third team Po wer What awesome display talent US team placings Power sixth Nordic seventh Wakefield eighth want point out readers large amount behind-the-scenes work going obtain site Nats particular look RC Soaring Free Flight site years Nats took four sep arate different complicated legal con tracts obtain use land Sandy Norton Guy Kirkwood put lot legwork making possible thanks both fellas should happen see thank want bring organization tention fly circles long Control Line club does belong SCCA Southern California Control Line Association meets monthly usually around Los Angeles area Formed North County Aeromodelers San Diego headed Ben Sasnett group coordinates activities Southern California area Belonging organization like SCCA can give club lot clout obtain ing flying sites Remember strength numbers So get club secretary con tact Ben 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 can also reached phone 714 745-4489 recently completed US Free Flight Championships tremendous success some concern Nats being same locale would hurt entries number people entered 305 al identical last year goal meet break years contest showed profit money used upgrade field pur chase items make better run meet next year good news eighth running meet will no entry fee increase entry fee has never creased meets history am certainly looking forward getting home next month getting back contest trail Think youd feel suddenly forced give up flying six months THERMALS alaska ldah ana on C Wanhinaton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VIce-Presideest Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Orease Rt 1 Boa 48 Broadview MT 59016 Clarence E Naught Rn 5 Box 16 Coesar dAlana 10 83814 Orlando Oly Recto 24813 35th Pt So. Kant WA 98031 Robert 0 Stallck 1120 Shady Lana Albany OR 97321 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sc. Redmond WA 98052 read last months column know Bob Stalick has resigned District XI committee member FAI Outdoor Free Flight Bob has served us long has put hours own time deserves rest members district would like offer Bob big thanks case havent heard Bob finishing up advanced degree University Oregon Good luck Bob replace Bob committee elec tion held among participants FAI Outdoor Free Flight Program seems no fairer way Three can didates agreed run lob Just agreeing take workload job like deserves gratitude three ran job Tom Hutchinson Kevin Collins Wayne Drake winner election virtue getting required 50% majority Wayne Drake Portland Wayne no stranger FAI wars will serve us well Kevin Tom get thanks FAI fli ers district being willing give time job personal thanks go participated election took time write convey views As column being written Nats just about happen pace get ting hectic assisted manage ment great event again year involved About time year fami ly very understanding tries help much possible daughter Kathy engineer electronics firm came assistance year following bit philosophy Some will laid month will save some later D L Klipsten author follow ing research has long considera tion author contributions Edsel Murphy specifically general spe cial laws delineating behavior inanimate objects have fully appreciated possibly due inherent simplicity law itself paper will show law Mur phy has produced numerous corollaries reader may obtain greater appreciation Edsel Murphy law its ramifica tions modeling engineering science well known versed Murphys Law states anything can go wrong will Some samples have gathered show all-pervasive nature Murphys work 1 The necessity making major modifica tion increases fabrication model approaches completion 2 Any piece balsa cut length will too short 3 Dimensions will always expressed least usable term Velocity example will expressed furlongs per fortnight 4 A dropped tool will land can damage Also known law selective gravitation 5 A device selected random group having 99% reliability will member 1% group 6 Interchangeable parts wont 7 Probability failure component sembly system inversely proportional ease repair replacement 8 The delicate component will drop 9 A fail-safe circuit will destroy others 10 A failure will appear till model making its first flight 11 If obviously defective component re placed radio intermittent fault fault will reappear after radio has returned 12 After last 16 mounting screws has removed access cover will discovered wrong access cover has removed 13 After access cover has secured 16 hold-down screws will discovered gasket has omitted 14 The availability part inversely pro portional need part Hope saw Nats October 1977 65 Effective communication twoway Street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwritel Io FLIGHT Attention Control Line Fliers Heres Chance Fly AMA Sponsored CL Postal Contest Its Fall Flying Fair Its flying dur ing September October Its anyone anywhere whether AMA member 16 years old younger Its basically Con trol Line Event No 25 1AA Solo Race Come come AMA Medals awarded first three places AMA Certificates first three plus next ten Academy Model Aeronautics real proud announce its first postal contest least think its first er Indoor spring Outdoor Free Flight Postal Contest scheduled too So young fliers should round up adult advisors have write com plete rules official entry blanksl Rules event exactly per first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA Rule Book page 26 under Event No 25 CL Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted including plastic ready-buiIts has engine stock factory-equipped fuel tank displacement over 0051 Cu Models must equipped two metal con trol lines 35 feet minimum length Mini mum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled re-started least once Please note contestant must builder model unless flying plas tic ready-built Also note stopwatch remains running during refueling re start periods Also note function helper hold model ground after contestant has started en gine goes center circle helper releases model signal contestant flier Please note no mechani cal engine cut-off system allowed Also note no intentional pit stops tank empty allowed Pit stops can made due engine failure running out fuel landing model must allowed come complete stop own accord must touched moving full tank will fly model longer 48 laps model must started less full tank order ensure pit stop During pit stops helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine releasing signal contestant Please note launches ground Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial ROG launch completion 48th lap Sounds like pretty exciting contest rules established after consul tation two Control Line honchosJack Lueken West Coast Jean Pallet East Coast both well-versed CL junior flying Well fellows make sure models fit rules Get timers lined up make sure send complete rules official entry blanks make sure set up flying date good Ircle prop er equipment remember can make official flights want different days want during Sep tember October Building theGumdrop Sure hope Control Line fliers en ter Fall Flying Fair contest Sounds real good especially pit stops now back SRPSM project Gumdrop right now have looked over plans last issue have bought materials lets start building issue well build planforms wing tail Next month well look body wingmount Now remember weve got hard stringy stick stock wing stab spars fin outline softer sheet stock ribs Wing first thing to cut ribs need template Hard card board mat board will metal tem plate cut brass strip coffee can best template cut shape shown illustration pair tinsnips sanded smooth nailfile does fine template little longer wing wide enables cut completed ribs exact length during assembly Cut piece 1/16th sheet length tem plate Use single-edged razor blade doubleedged blade has broken shape shown still its individual packaging lace template sheet shown run razor over curve form top surface try cut ribs slice Take several light strokes Move tem plate down depth rib case 3/32nd irchand make another cut cut must exact underside rib just cut will top next rib cut cannot ragged made straight cuts since makes ineffi cient weak ribs Again wth material thick make several light strokes slicing Now isnt difficult expensive make rib make need mess up use anotherl Assembly eased tape spars down plans put pins through wood Use piece spar stock longer shown tape down spar bit masking tape outside length will remain wing Cut ribs size fit Make sure cut square much wood rib possible will touch spar Put glue both ends rib Put rib place some glue has transferred spar Remove rib let glue dry bit put some glue rib ends put rib back place Put enough glue sloppy Glue adds weight method should eliminate need regluing after assembly rib does hold sure reglue Allow frame dry remove plans should lightly stuck plans use razor cut away paper have used far too much glue proves difficult Now hold ing wing against building board cut off excess spar Remember no center rib moment leave little ex tra length spar inside wing panel until wing completed joining two halves together stabilizer built same way Use same rib template cut ribs 1/16th inch deep cut extra length off rear Okay thats until next time make body. Richard ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 66 Model Aviation / 5LICINir TNt RIB S RCL