A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 EDUCATION Recent letters articles aeromodeling publications reveal some lack understanding nature sound involve generation sound relationship hearing sound levels frequencies means attaining lowered sound levels has published before fact repeated number times Whether seeming lack understanding due fact everyone reads particular publication issue publications some importance involved getting point lowered sound levels primary goals Academy education other important subjects handbook Sound Model Aeronautics published primer subject all-inclusive study rather fundamental document considered means imparting basic understanding purist could certainly find fault reason argument handbook Nonetheless fills niche development understanding apparently need reiterate some facts periodically new aeromodeling also finally interested doing something about loud operation first thing understand concerning subject determine just what talking about accustomed reading about noise thus think of terms difficulty noise measurable term individual has different perceptions comes noise Sound proper term because generation sound pressure measurable dynamic action Sound also recognized proper term government publications related subject control ordinances Let us consider some truisms relative sound refer value Sound Pressure Level term level used indicate scale logarithmic linear Also units decibels dBSound Power energy causes pressure wave develop hut no watt meters available measure Sound Power measure Sound Pressure Level First look horsepower speed increase Sound Pressure Level dB equal 10 times log horsepower ratio increase What does mean Doubling horsepower produces about 3 dB rise sound levels increase SPL dB equal 30 times log rpm ratio increase Doubling speed produces increase about 9 dB factors relating propellers some variance fact concern aerodynamic effects Speed Sound will see references speed sound relative propeller tip speed usually stated feet per second practical purposes speed sound function temperature can found taking 3342 times square root temperature degrees Fahrenheit Absolute Absolute 45969 degrees F means day thermometer reads 72 degrees absolute temperature 53169 degrees speed sound would 1130 feet per second Calculation tip speed feet per second will provide estimate ratio value speed sound Remember dealing airfoil tip propellers result does take consideration actual airflow velocity across tip Sound Power Level seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Sound Power Level As stated above Sound Power energy Sound Power Level decibel measurement course related relationship such doubling Power will result change Sound Power Level 3 dB can look stating reduction 3 dB Level results reduction sound half talk about levels required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power generated Weighting The sound meter has what known weighted scales Radio Shack meter provides two weighting networks Most meters meeting federal standards provide three scales B C scales scale reacts sound Continued page 139 136 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place November 11-12 1995 Executive Council meeting V COMMITTEE REPORTS A FINANCE y MOTION Moved E McCollough XI seconded B Brown III accept 1996 Operating Budget Motion passed MOTION II Moved E McCollough XI seconded J Grigg II amend budget change Presidents budget $20000 Amendment passed MOTION III Moved J Grigg II seconded B McCollough XI amend budget include $5000 Resource Development Committee Amendment passed F PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MOTION IV D Brown EVP moved H Crispin IV seconded officers upon leaving Executive Council meeting verify recording secretarys voting sheet initial approval Motion passed G NATS PLANNING COMMITTEE MOTION V D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded Nats AAAAA contest 1996 July 7th through 28th Motion passed H PADCOM MOTION VI Pete Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded museum its attachments referred Frank V Ehling Complex Motion passed MOTION VII P Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded site named International Aeromodeling Center Motion passed VII NEW BUSINESS MOTION VIII Moved D Brown EVP seconded EMcCollough XI President Executive Vice President Chairman PADCOM authorized make offers commit purchase properties AMA Motion passed MOTION IX H Crispin IV moved B McCollough XI seconded provide $2000 University Illinois continuation Low Speed Airfoil Study Motion passed February 1996 137 Hi Youre probably surprised hear again since will no longer president January 1996 magazine deadlines such will March issue before hear new president certainly hope balance have able say something column makes sense something has helpful nine years adds up 100 columns Swan Song As know now have reading stuff am lifelong modeler probably will until day die Modeling has real adventure providing much satisfaction challenge has also contributed substantially chosen profession really wouldnt change much choice since aeromodeling has given much pleasure began modeling career very tender age have tried about everything grew up beginnings RC modeling have witnessed astonishing growth hobby drifted Pattern flying evolved spent thousands hours traveling contest trial Now enjoy Giant Scale modeling attend rallies possible neat thing about aeromodeling broad-based something everyone challenge design build yes invent have inquisitive mind aeromodeling have tell you9 like meet other like interests spend countless hours exploring intricacies airplane design construction aeromodeling you just want spend relaxing hours creating just go fly model aeromodeling wholesome pleasurable experience has attracted thousands people walks life around world trust have helped enjoy hobby maybe introduced something really worth past nine years frustration headaches have worth started back 1 970s decided should make positive contribution aeromodeling since given much joy served District III Vice President two terms pressures professional life prevented service waited until retirement has real adventure AMA has grown have seen astounding technical progress love future looks good contributed just little bit Im satisfied have asked time time about salary answer neither rest elected Council members volunteers out receive remuneration paid employees some fifty people Headquarters Muncie president Council receive expense reimbursement official business activities need people experience businesses management serve Executive Council encourage such modelers run office Vice President District AMA needs Believe experience will frustrating times something accomplished can feel have part solution thing has learned cant please everyone modelers have way looking particular aspect aeromodeling must willing take barbs well accolades also have have courage convictions make right choices good whole modeling community Youll get negative calls positive oneswhen things go well flier hes happy doesnt necessarily tell about will appreciate few letters written thank what doing must ready defend position getting angry Seeing hobby prosper develop well worth headaches would like again thank out have supportive wasnt encouragement time time would have real difficult certainly want publicly thank wife Clara has supportive Yes types stuff also quite often tries make better sense out what scribble want thank compatriots Executive Council staff Muncie gives much AMA really appreciate Finally successor will known time read give sympathy kidding aside wish follows God speed wisdom lead aeromodeling 21st century So used say Pattern competition .on heading NOW Model Aviation ber sometimes November sees standing trade show booth RCHTA show Chicago some reason show dread year dont know show such drudgery really good show still drudgery Perhaps fact four day show others three days less Perhaps format having two full days restricted just trade aisles barely populated although aisles important people business dealers Perhaps fact doors opened general public truly general public shows up vast majority people knowing little about model airplanes ask much shallower questions real modelers deal other shows Whatever it sometimes results treating question situation way later wish treated differently fourth day show real live modeler came up booth actually friend brought him over started talking about might get Juniors involved modelling idea simply encourage existing modelers give some unused equipment have laying around kid hanging over fence flying site bad idea told him fact told him thought very good idea stopped right would have right anxious get away typical push down knob stick make airplane go up engaged him conversation regarding problems attracting Juniors hobby told him thought might work well Chicagoland area due fact such high number flying sites forest preserve park areas much likely find kids looking over fence might work well typical situations flying site isolated also related forced further further out boonies flying sites getting harder harder get Juniors involvedparticularly Juniors family member adult modeler related feel real solution solving problem get kid family involved modeling back forth flying field club activities week after week have problem recruiting own members volunteer part task some realities society make difficult pull off Would let 10 12 year old child go off boonies adult dont know take part hobby dont know anything about Unfortunately gentleman talking took comments negative subject lack enthusiasm idea Upon reflection can see reaction trying invoke some discussion problems perceive making difficult us increase success rate attracting Juniors person obviously given some thought subject took remarks negativism idea Nothing could further truth think great idea would encourage club individual give try particularly think school childrens home might good place us consider giving unused obsolete goodies Unfortunately business card gentleman gave four names couldnt contact him hope reads As being written realize time write next AMA will have new president may may other two candidates position would like say right now whoever will have tough act follow Don Lowe Don has great personal friend mentor 25 years service AMA its leader last 9 years has fantastic Don has lead Executive Council through dynamic period AMs history style stability unprecedented short leadership during last 9 years will remembered forever Thanks Don d/Crispin Continued page 136 much like human ear B scale discriminating scale C scale flat scale over meter range useful determining frequency sound reading higher C scale scale sound mostly below 600 Hz interested sound quality such serious muffler engine propeller studies frequency analyzer necessary common would 1/3 Octave band analyzer Sound noise vs Distance Intensity decreases distance rate decrease depends local conditions reflecting surfaces other barriers also affected temperature wind humidity Ignoring potential reflection decrease 6 dB distance doubled between source receptor example reading 90 dB 9 feet reading should 84 dB 18 feet will see some small variation ground level variation level aircraft flight quite constant open line aircraft source FAIIAMA Measurements method recommended take readings 9 feet engine downwind right side over hard surface may entirely accurate terms design analysis measurement procedure does provide rather accurate very consistent method taking readingsThe fact repetitive means comparisons can made enables us make progress knowing everyone has potential meeting same set parameters Analysis required design serious testing Other Factors good muffler used several things show up using analyzer propeller sound level predominate factor can reduced several means can reduce levels through changing types propellers changing pitches diameters combination alterations Working lower tip speed down range 540-570 feet per second lower beneficial does mean hang larger propeller engine attempt run same rpm will surely get ruined engine Practice adjusting air fuel intake engine will provide satisfactory operation Some examples 12-inch diameter 11000 rpm equals 575 EPS 14-inch propeller 9000rpm equals 550 FPS 10inch propeller 12000rpm equals 524 FPS within range start seeing relative quiet sound levels Any further reduction continues lower sound levels through two very distinct properties first lowered levels due tip speed other lower exhaust frequency lower sound level due exhaust levels muffler becomes efficient Inflight sound levels further reduced flight can keep increased rpm due unloading minimum sound level due vibration through structure covering can reduced through use proper vibration isolation number systems market Most useful varying degrees should also consider lining spinner metal foam some such material prevent ringing assists lowering levels will read other items such intake noise lesser influence Again intake sound levels reduced through lowered rpm attempts lower through various devices usually much value attempt can create problems solved Most modelers versed analyzing flow losses through tubing other considerations Without devices engineered specific engines could create running problems Most carburetors quite sensitive units Study discourse thought some importance time continuation study will continue next issue favorite aeromodeling magazine uary 1996 139 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 THE INFORMATION AGE talk turns information systems some people get interested some people get edgy difference usually defined along lines something called computer literacy computer literate enjoy jumping discussion bits bytes get kick out holding forth relative merits Fords Chevys computer age youre computer literate probably start looking someone still speaks English doesnt confuse bore same time Regardless theres little question information systems affect nearly everything about life includes membership AMA AMA information business effective handling information critical mission organization future success tied directly ability handle large volumes information efficiently effectively Some may argue model airplane business what really day-to-day basis gather process disseminate information information enables Academy provide leadership organization competition protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers AMA Mission Statement 1994 gather information individuals other organizations process information use meet needs members communicate us some cases information helps clubs plan events lets others know about events other cases permits us identify areas common riskrisk can reduce developing communicating standards pooling resources underwrite individual members exposure portion risk cannot eliminate Gathering information also allows us consolidate knowledge about aeromodeling share knowledge widely possible information doesnt come cheap information age way handle information currently critical aspects Academys future success critical because information handling has evolved rapidly few organizations can stay ahead needs unless update information systems almost constant basis Like majority membership associations AMA has problems deciding handle complicated issue updating its information technology Move too fast end up expensive mistake Move too slowly find yourself back side power curve too little capacity members wondering computer keeps fouling up records Expectation levels far different 1995 years ago members sent membership applications mail paid check usually willing wait couple weeks confirmation membership processed growing number applications coming fax paid credit card number expectation levels demanding members expect confirmation come back quickly application came us information technology AMA now possesses need updating know Its hardware problem have networked set personal computers adequate modem informationDave Norris processing system hardware network supports territory Systems Manager David Norris assistant Rick Craig Dave technical wizard keeps everyone computing power Academy has taken well-used inventory aging personal computers rebuilt upgraded machines will handle demands modern operating systems software applications Ricks help Dave keeps hardware running keeps employees net software situation different matter Academys problem some time has membership database system running out capacity sophistication adaptability Its system evolved less-demanding environment system demands Rick Craig high levels maintenance system lacking ability effectively handle increasing demands modem distributed processing system Fortunately way new solution past summer AMA hired Greg Minch take over project will bring new membership database on-line Academys Headquarters within next year time Greg took over project plagued long series ofGreg Minch missteps mistakes project somehow always got shunted onto back burner because quick fixes patch jobs old system seemed constantly require brought Greg take different approach Instead doing everything inhouse decided ask consulting firm look what needed tell us thought should satisfy need hired firm wasnt selling hardware software solution own brought talk staff review operations ask us kind questions asked other membership associations similar information needs Once done asked consultants should ask bid developing database system put together Request Proposals would guarantee needs addressed new system Thats now have solicited proposals leading vendors association management software business have put together User Committee will evaluate proposals recommend choice best meets users needs future Greg coordinating will development implementation system choose through process next summer AMA will testing new system alongside current version would nice say once new information system place operating its own job will done can turn other things reality however likely get much break information systems development technology evolving too quickly future promises demanding flexibility change present has past next time going wait quite long move aggressively solution going start working solution before find have problem information business its tough play catch-up Model Aviation y Roulliard 1 F 11 [sjjjJjjsjjj Conneotcu Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT FUN FLY event happened August 12 & 13 1995 wrote several manufacturers hobby shops asking donations handed out door prizes event prizes thought would good opportunity gain some good will same time bring products attention modelers also mentioned names would published column Manufacturers donated fun fly AirtronicsFour-channel radio Model Airplane News12 six-month subscriptions Flying Models Decade Designs book Altech Discount certificate Balsa USA Thunderbug kit 4 discountcertificates Sig Balsa 6 packs hinges 2 cup holders K&B Sportster 45 engine Dave Brown Products 2 Six-Shooter pumps Applied Design Sheldons Hobby Futaba ACE Indy RIC Bridi Enterprises S&R Batteries Hobby Lobby Horizon Dist Omni Models Tower Hobbies Toms Hobby Corner RIC Buyers Warehouse Bob Smith Industries Windsor Propellers 12 T-bar sanders 3 $10 certificates 50% discount certificate $25 gift certificate $15 gift certificate 50% gift certificate 8 $10 gift certificates 3 $7 gift certificates Heat gun sealing iron epoxy 2 glow plugs 3 $5 Gift certificates $17 discount 40 ARF CyA adhesives Sig Seniorita kit CyA adhesives Props hat As can see some quite generous donations Thank items 41 manufacturers contacted 18 refused donate did respond Microhenrys Know cartoon characters have appearing Model Aviation about last eight years have enjoyed cartoons find right mark Now book received copy found very entertaining softbound 190 pages long Sound interesting books may ordered directly author Send $995 plus $L60 Ed Henry Box 581 St Peters MO 63376 Old-Time Pattern group trying create interest would aircraft designed before 1970 working set rules some locations hold events interested have input give call 617 934-6248 Propsnappers RIC Club have received word Jay Mealy AMA HQ Propsnappers have received GOLD LEADER CLUB AWARD congratulations Photos three pictures included last month because shortage space pictures provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire February 1996 141 racing can very close sometimes photo clearly documents Downeast Soaring Clubs Spring Glider meet new Boston NH held April 1 parking trees Identifying aircraft #1 turn marshals prior start Quickie 500 race heat Four aircraft needed heat flightllne aircraft normally parked Mike Luzzi daughter Christine New Haven CT setting needle valve Quickie 500 racer Christine Mikes caller very good New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkue7Cvergroerr Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dose Babcock 440 Stockton Street Higlrtstowv NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE APCENT CMR 4e0 eox 080 APO AE 09703 Wee De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Baskiog Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vince Jails00 16 Shaerrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Wait Geary 622 Pravklio Boulevard Abseovo NJ 08201-2717 George Buso 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam SaRis, dl Perry Avenue Latharo NY 13110-3433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camilios NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythress 2 Hewiock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdeoborg NY 13869-0081 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08500 Prequency Coordinator Ion Saute, 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13130-9007 315 690-2448 Meanwhile have appointed Roy Brown become new AVP Europe Roy related Tom Roy stationed Netherlands near German Belgium borders member MECA presently flies Dutch club Welcome aboard Roy have some big shoes fill 27 January 1996 Save date Central New York Model Aircraft Association will again hold annual Symposium returning format past years special descriptive presentations things aeromodeling will special year dedicate show late Ed Izzo will honor Eds wife Louise dinner evening Also upstate New York comes pictures Lazy 8 RIC Aircraft Clubs giant scale fly-in last summer held Johnstown NY first picture shows Russ Cecils Messerschmitt flown Ken Hall lands mains Next shot displaced Nick Ziroli Srs version German Stuka dive bomber normally equipped siren frighten population displaced reference Nick moving upstate Long Island Again have Ziroli aircraft #3 time Black Widow powered two G 38s stretches its mains reach terra firma seems wherever go run least WW giant scale model picture #4 depicts beautiful rendition famed Sopwith Pup three Johnstown meet column dedicated Nick Ziroli although might seem Its just rather prolific builder flyer again evidenced picture #5 beautiful 120 powered Taube close out Johnstown meet year have hard working ground crew headed CD Ron Chizek seated front impound crew Training Novices seems always activity beset trails tribulations crashes repairs good friends Clarence Ragland has come up training system have seen action can attest results Basically little different other basic systems does have some nuances make much effective Space does permit writing out entire simple process So want information system send self addressed envelope bearing two first class stamps will send copy procedure Better Clarence would happy show works can get up trained him want address send self addressed envelope first class stamp Ill send address telephone number Going Going Gone saw real nice gesture District II club auction few days ago local members has fairly large stable flyable aircraft Rather let models sit around collect dust donated trainer type aircraft less radio course auctioned youth under age 15 Now know lot folks have club flea markets auctions during winter months what better way get young person hobby aircraft already built flight proven Come folks turn loose rafterdwellers benefit youth America great would make feel cost lot less pleasure gain seeing new entry hobby holiday season upon us may wish very best season coming new year now runway clear Model Aviation again open column sad news passing prominent member AMA mourn passing District II Associate VP Thomas E Brown AVP Europe apparently suffered heart attack scuba diving off Dutch coast Tom retired active duty Air Force 1985 subsequently employed Hughes Training Inc Europe Tom will missed Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Internet few months ago mention made pertaining use Internet modelers Over past months usage has grown immensely Today form communication great benefit modeling community small amount information available address listed below http //coralbucknelledu/-chronstr/ornhtm Ornithopter Modelers Homepage Nathan Chronister student Bucknell University http//WWWnetaxscom/peopleImhmyersI vfsshtml Valley Forge Signal Seekers Includes highlights fine newsletter Hear Ye http/Iwwwtowerhobbiescomlrcwebhtml RIC Web Directory sponsored largest hobby shops world Although title RIC facets modeling categorized explore Believe current weather radar maps available Massachusetts Institute Technology others Did ever need accurate weather report modeling activities Model Airplane News Air Age Publishing can found http//wwwairagecoml newest magazine go online RC Modeler can found http//wwwmag-webcomlrc modeler/indexhtml site includes classified ads technical tips product reviews sites include technical data pictures club information can assist modelers recmodelsrcair recmodelsrcmisc recmodelsscale recaviationsimulators new group areas similar local bulletin board Academy Model Aeronautics will have its own web site near future service could provide membership endless Until happens may contact Vice President Bob Brown Internet address rlb4 @pittedu Leader Club Awards Congratulations two additional District II clubs have obtained Leader Club status within Academy Gold Leader Club award earned Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club involvement youth captured Adam Smiths picture Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Columbus Ohio has received Silver Leader Club award efforts taken Leader Clubs Academy create very positive atmosphere modeling club interested participating program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters information Jackson County Aeromodelers Jackson County West Virginia home small very enthusiastic club biplane following picture Andrews Aeromaster built Rolla Wallace 1968 Wayne County R/C Flyers Local publicity somewhat hard get . Wayne County R/C Flyers Wooster Ohio Recently local newspaper Daily Record highlighted club result front page coverage included five color pictures Congratulations club president Gregg Hildebrand entire club Tn County Wingsnappers Last year Tn County Wingsnappers Hamburg Pennsylvania added Swap Meet list club activities success event has prompted host Second Annual March 23 1996 As can see picture below turnout great Plan now attend years meet cant make dont forget great Fun Fly will held June 15 & 16 Contact Walter Gladney 665 Dunkels Church Road Kutztown PA 19530 Bob Evans Fly-In 7th Annual Bob Evans Fly-In hosted RC Aces Jackson Ohio Mountaineers Hillbillies RC Clubs Charleston WV Over fifty pilots registered event Bob Evans Farm Rio Grande Ohio As usual Bill Carper did outstanding job organizing event promote modeling Scale competition uary 1996 143 Jackson County Aeromodelers Some smiles Bethanna group Christian home abused foster children after flying picnic hosted Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club Looking bargain Check out TnCounty Wingenappers Swap Meet Fred DeMuro explains F-15 model Adopt-A-School program Ethan Allen Elementary School Stan Clarks Curtiss Falcon lands Bob Evans Fly-In Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 being written during second week November find outdoor activity has dwindled down practically zilch 1995 Raleigh Aeromasters have benefit fly scheduled Tidewater Soaring Society has Hardy Souls Meet end year Northern Virginia Radio Control hosts Snow Fly January may may see snow will probably last snow fly site longtime site passing scene last weekend October loaded events around District including first ever Tidewater Radio Control Show event has excellent potential once scheduling can finalized have large amount event competition during time show about fifty tables occupied have figures attendance show benefit show Kings Daughters Childrens Hospital proceeds go charity event scheduled repeat next year Control Line Carolina Criterium held David Waymer Park Model Aircraft Site Huntersville North Carolina 14-15 October event sponsored Metrolina Control Line Society Contest Director Dale Campbell noted FAI Team CL Scale flier annual contest draws large part East competitors far away Missouri up down coast events Scale Aerobatics see some best both Photo number gives sense line length waiting fly Photo number two Sgt Norm Whittle Langley Air Force Base checking out Sultan Photo three Sopwith flown Scale Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio turnout event usually very good brings out fair number spectators well Control Line appears growing segment model aviation area competition being promoted several groups especially Metrolina Club Norfolk Aeromodelers particular weekend began poorly rain times Saturday wind Sunday still people did come fly some potential combined Control Line Radio Control event site next year IMAC contest aerobatics under rules International Miniature Aerobatic Club held Mooresville North Carolina 14 October far know event type scheduled District IV event sponsored RC Wingers CD Tom Miller Again same weather factor case reduced number rounds event very interesting change radio control aerobatics familiar people Scale aerobatics liking check out rules Build aircraft practice drive Mooresville next Fail Regional Radio Control Fly-In Second Annual Eastern Regional Fly-In held Frankie Coburn Memorial Flying Field Greenville North Carolina Again attendance down because weather weekend turned out cold windy say flying fact flights made wide variety aircrafteverything very small Giants something said event such sanctioned IMAA AMA event run together along demonstrations number aircraft Last year able attend several seminars Numbers prevented seminars being held year field excellent site privately owned Frank Coburn has 200-foot 2600-foot runway What does need sort well-maintained grass runway Well starters Frank needs full size J-3 Kitten couple other aircraft belonging friends Another feature field track setup away runway operating RC cars Frank also operates Ram s Horn Hobbies shop entrance field nice touch year although evening air really got chilly bonfire Saturday evening bull wheels set up tables around Roast chicken trimmings served grand time Photo number four taken Saturday afternoon start several flights giant scale Lancaster aircraft built flown Larry Stenhouse Lany number other aircraft including Ryan ST T-33 Ducted fan performed great disregard strong gusty crosswinds Have ever seen Lancaster perform rolls Fantastic Other Happenings month October turned out busiest month year scheduled events District clubs hosted Free Flight Saunders Farm Free Flight Field Control Line mentioned above Pylon Racing Prince Georges RC Clubs field Bowie several IMAA Fly-In events other flying-type meets several Swap Shop/Auctions Flying Site Status New Meade Modelers reorganized club Fort Meade MD have site active once AMA Charter Club 3561 club has restricted membership priority military personnel Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM have new site will set next year Nash County Radio Control Club has also just found new site after having good part year Winston-Salem Radio Control Club also found replacement Thrift Field Howard County MD Radio Control Club has lost field hope have new very soon Model Aviation I-I 11 L ie] 1 m Alabama / Florida Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vise Presidents Bob Bartesoewica 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbetmina Chihasz sese Arbor Place Knoovllle TN 37917 James M Edwards 505 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briannood #157 Meridian M5 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 TOornise N Chadestos SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 236 Phenio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Aoe Miami Ft 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poeblo Paoo Annislon AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Le Eroodos FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroon Bind Panama City Beach FL32455 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Entanoia Lana Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Commiog GA 30131 Lee Webster 1005 Syoaworn Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micaliazi HC 566 Boo 10397 Faardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 5triobland Rd Intertachen FL 32148 Plrose 904 684-2517 have just returned Sanfordr Florida watched Bob Thomson Lee Dargue Ed Myersr Jay Ferrero other important club dignitaries open new field near city pictures arent back yet Ill feature next month Ernie Rayes president Robt Martin VP Bill Woodward Sec/Treas Kennedy Space Center model airplane club KARS Flyers Club have organized model plane group within national Kennedy Space Center itself flying models constantly hosted Shuttle Launch Director several astronauts recently flight instruction models have buddy Georgia active Free Flight picture below shows George awarding Allen Frasier 82 AMA Superior Service Award Son Wm Frasier left Allen built first model plane 1923 hollowed out dry corn stalk fuselage soft drink bottle cap nail punched thru nose block carved pine prop magazine pix & sanded shape rubber motor cut inner-tube claims didnt fly well probably didnt fly tried once . ay field named after Allen George wants know Kelsie Temples owner Remote Hobby Shop Pontiac SC says THANKS NO vote recent Council meeting reference Industry Assoc Program Kelsie speaking profits hobby shops make keep alive Pictured below Jimmy Prive Hudson Fla age 14 Jimmy says hes flying 5 years wishes children age also doing thanks letter picture Jimmy Al Wood wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach SC FunFly almost rained out 1 days out 2 quite Al says nice have pavilion snap above shows some winners Al Woods Fun-Fly L-R Mike Oberest Gerry McConnell Bill Cluntz Bob Mackey Assoc VPs Ward VanDuzer Georgia wants see Bill Rich control line model Bill lives Valrico Fla Ward snapped Muncie Precision Aerobatics show last month Ft Myers Fla other day snapped shot above Tony Greco wife Millie Tonys son Anthony left Tony built Cessna twin 310 has two 4 stroke YS-120s took year build Tony president Cape Coral RC Hawks Club Wally Zober past president RC World Flyers Orlando Fla also CD annual Ed Izzo Big Bird Memorial important person Central Florida model airplane scene Wally took picture Ed Stone big Yellow Birds Ed rarmod RCACF Big-Bird Fly-Ins Florida above Wally wants see Don MacGeorge holding Super Fly Stu Richmond controls Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico has no pix month because Joseph ladder taking down patio before hurricane Opal arrived ladder went out under him Joseph let go roof finally crashed cement below No broken bones After 3 visits hospital Joseph OK Ive told lot less gravity Puerto Rico unconfirmedstay off ladders Joseph Im off Muncie Indiana another AMA Council meeting Ill give detailed report vote issue Meeting 2 days uary 1996 145 Aeronca Sedan Steve SaugerHoward DGA 15-p Mike Weishans Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80858-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47204 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Lockheed C-130 Skip Mast special treat month few pictures FM Team Trials held August 1995 National Hying Site Muncie IN portion models present workmanship just gets better better Pictures courtesy J Griner RC SCALE Spitfire Mk IXc John Guenther Dornier 23G Al Kretz Domier 17Z-2 Steve Ashby Spitfire Mk IXc Jack Sheeks Ryan STA Dale Campbell F-86 Charlie Bauer 146 Model Aviation Ernest Harwood Pitts S-2 Cathy Bumstine CL SCALE Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick IIowa/ Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 guess last column have write district VP think total over hundred twenty have pleasure punching same old computer little IRS 80 model 100 sure has its travels too now have high-speed fancy units speed data processing up future being on-line WoridNet whatever arrives communication between membership clubs officers AMAHQ will seem easy adding present use CompuServe started use about seven years ago Looking back guess prospect having fax machines EC dream computer has built fax/modem card exciting events stages AMA s development occurred during past eleven years two significant ones task heading-up really large Naturally its Muncie Site president Don Lowe asked chair team find National Flying Site gave quite headache made joke needing Kevlar jacket protection inevitable nasty jabs now dream alive working well worth frustrations team committee outstanding now HQ moved too Museum has no equal future expanding facilities further development activity complex well sure am proud members have visited site cannot get smidgin great already time am still planning remain PADCOM Committee continue site acquisition development other sites am also Frequency Committee no longer required EC Member member trade way also read several newsletters clubs have purchased own sites order preserve flying activities Thats magnificent report can recall CARDS Michigan have another Iowa plus Calumet Flyers Wisconsin too Bud Gorman sent information Duluth Club has just bought boils down combination reasonable costs full club membership participation seems impossible too difficult achieve enough bodies pushing together get done way program within AMA help clubs purchase fields means letter credit Send information its never used Both candidates Districts chief position Don Joe excellent representatives ideas wishes yet also have strong business experience contribute EC Time will arrive AMA will have run completely like business several different sections divisions Dave Brown has several times discussed development being needed now change by-laws will significant have extremely lucky have excellent officers district selection very easy agreed take duties will name nearly thirty individuals bottom heart thank help making representation EC much effective easy Time ticking get uploaded editor must finally say much pleasure have meeting great modelers legends particular memory Nats Chicopee Ken Arnold dined converted rail coach walking out called name gentleman turned out Walt Good After introductions pleasantries walked out Ken said st met R/C God . true Walt deserves title Good flying Seveners keep noise down look get visit 96 may AVID uary 1996 147 Proud father son Mettatal Airport event Hit $1 claim Ray Vincents idea flying purpose Bill Brown photo Turn Off Violence activity Mettatal Airport Bill Brown BTART club Archie Adamisin Jr stretch-winding Delta Dart Bill Brown photo Sooland RC Modelers Sparling Field Woody Doss photo *iorkp AMA 9Odb 9fl I] I-1 i L mu mum 1 tin Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tunas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 5th ring away RsSOCIeIe viuc rreaidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70816 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first close-up look electric RC flying came past October 21 22 New Orleans La Stan John CD ably assisted Ben Mathews Jules Damare headed up group put Gulf States Electric fly-In Held Louisiana Polo Field marvelous site near Slidell La drew fliers huge area Envision rough outline Texas Kansas City New York down Florida over Louisiana get idea Anyone has ventured Cajun Country has missed real treat real southern hospitality know never spent pleasant time among nice people ever Electric thing has gone way beyond what Im sure us ever imagined electric CB man George Parks asked come out launch model him handed model almost dropped big sleek sailplane felt like weighed least 20 pounds can climb vertically amazing rate George proceeded perform vertical eights put perspective think standing average 61 size Pattern ship its tail VTOing straight up 60 mph Maybe faster relatively new group flies very sleek beautiful sailplanes divided classes size battery pack Old-Timers boot As new fast-growing events setting up consistent universal set basic regulations generally spoken growing pains What important majority fly event choose rules fly under advice use KISS guide Keep Simple Stupid As dont get too Hi-Tech purest form design often fewest parts above keep FUN best example sort problem various FAI events Most now refined such high degree participation has dropped select few World Champion standpoint expected problem comes few participate funds raised entry fees various team trials greatly diminished diminished funds comes fact sponsorship various teams travel various points around world disproportionate number involved Certainly easy matter resolved country least countries events fly primarily FA schedule last count recall Nats schedule carried something like 92 separate events Certainly us need something about matter events Fun certainly main theme group Louisiana top competitor probably Paul Perret 95 AMA Nats winner think Rich Vaughn FAI team have no fun Mike Finnin Boyd OBrien rest great bunch Bayou Country Friday night preparations Saturdays start completed some bunch took along dinner Mike Finnin knew fabulous seafood house riding Boyd following Mike took us 1 hours go 20 miles As Stan John said sure am glad someone knew way great food Mike Probably farthest traveled Bob Aberle drove Long Island NY Bob some very interesting belt-reduction drives models whole Electric scene reminds 1 940s control line free flight modeling Nothing etched stone days Almost anything tried new experience So such new entry area just starting explored Granted have advanced technology advantages derived aerospace industry etc application new products new horizon cannot help both interesting exciting Above offers place entry level modelers get started nothing else So events have refined such high degree have left no room entry level modeler what about modeler has dormant 20 30 years Does favorite thing modeling have place person would like get active again just get started Think about Sooner Circle Burners CL Contest May 2021 1995 Since started flying CL 1960 first contest Precision Aerobatics fliers outnumbered Combat fliers 12-3 John Lowery Fox Mfg introduced new Fox 46 Stunt engine flew very smooth powerful No word time will produced commerciallyjust maybe Marlin McGee AVP 148 Model Aviation Simpson District VIII AVP presents AMA Hall Fame Award Frank Hoover founder ECE CG Electronics F&M Electronics Gary Kyle flew 30-inch Pacific Ace Flying Aces meet Albuquerque Power Hi-Line Mini 6 three cells Super Slow Combat winners Joe McKinzie Ft Worth first Andy Minor Amarillo second Mike Finnegan Oklahoma City third Joe took first Events Andy Minor second Finnegan entered Super Slow Ben Matthews being presented appreciation award / Kansas / Nebraska ,rnOt5I South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota 2Paul Hassler 3E Gustafson 4Greg 39th Annual Red River Valley Championships great turnout year large representation out-of-town fliers good weathera little windy didnt bother flying club growing again picking up new members Its really great see renewed interest CL flying again Glenn Nyhus President FM Skylarks Fargo ND News Colorado Contest ResultsPikes Peak IMAC 95 4th Annual Scale Aerobatics Contest Sept 2-3 1995 Colorado Springs Colorado Basic I Chuck Schone 8188% 2 Paul Munninghaff 3 Robert Suding 6925% 4 Doug Becham 6610% 5 Zdenek Stejskal 6548% 6 Dan Brunson 6428% 7 Jack Dunahue 6125% 8 Pat Riley 9 Rick Harper 5750% Sportsman 1 Pete Illick7938% 7328% 7390% 6748% 5974% Advanced 1 Brian Hoff 2 Dave Miller 7587% 5743% 4th annual Scale Aerobatic Contest has well attended great two days flying IMAC contest year supported large number sponsors manufacturers local hobby dealers several prices have received pilot though attendance wasnt what hoped 15 contestants 12 volunteerslhelpers large number spectators enjoyed 2 days aerobatic flying Basic class large variety models ranging 91 powered ACE Bingo 12 power Pattern aircraft G62 powered Large STINGER Sportsman Advanced class range Goldberg SU Extra 300 Ultimate Midwest Extra 300S twin Mold powered 30% Extra 300S Thanks able CD Dave Miller IMAC event succes hope better Pikes Peak IMAC 96 Labor Day Zdenek Stejskal Colorado IMAC rep News Kansas Nostalgia Pattern Contest September 10 could have better day weather wise Part cloudy cool tempratures light breeze Unfortunately showed up rained out spring event did come time Nevertheless did great day flying impressed event flying started approximately 10 am flew 3 complete rounds gave pilot throwaway round necessary break tie second place Class Aircraft competing consisted old new aircraft proved very competitive no matter what type being flown Final standings Class Stephen Schartz Gary Shelton Terry Brox Paul Marshall Extra 300 First Piper CubSecond Pussy Cat Third Trainer Fourth Class B Bob Arnett Curtis Schmidt Clay Schmidt 6033% T2A First Extra 300 Second Extra 300 Third Class C Jarold Schmidt Jerry Voth Extra 300 First EUlA Second February 1996 149 National champion Pete Mazur flying MO-i carrier model Getting ready Mouse Racing Some contestants F-M Skylarks model contest 15 Carrier Profile Carrier airplanes pilots Winners Fox 35 Sport Race Jim Mowety Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators District X Meeting Planned annual District X staff membership meeting being planned weekend January 2021 during southern California hobby shows year both hobby shows being held same weekend attempting hold meetings both IMS Show Pasadena California Hobby Expo Long Beach January meeting will include first major planning session 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition anyone interested event wishing participate welcome encouraged attend As always will have open question-and-answer sessions allow membership opportunity ask questions directly District staff representatives AMA Headquarters also have several new staff members introduce numerous awards present will again have awards luncheon Saturday honor several individuals clubs hobby organizations have demonstrated outstanding performance have made significant contributions aeromodeling detailed information will sent District X clubs additional information can obtained contacting local AVPs AMA soon Internet Following less-than-overwhelming success AIVIA electronic bulletin board AMA Publications Committee has taken advice of BBS participants will soon publish AMA World Wide Web page part Internet first stages page will primarily provide information downloading capability will eventually fully interactive allow membership application chartering sanctioning catalog sales other membership operations rather painful learning experience BBS Committee taldng much conservative approach establishing VWW page will launch aspects service until fully developed tested operational Initially service will include chat sessions interactive forums however will hypertext links other modeling services District X also considering separate home page part AMA network would allow immediate publication district issues activities exchange newsletter material information local events district web page strictly conceptual point would like throw open suggestions ideas will discussing issue much detail District X meeting January District X member chair AMA Education Committee Charles Kelley Long Beach California founder director 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy has earned national acclaim its educational programming Anaheim School District successful program excellent example contributions local clubs AMA members can make community promoting model aviation using aeromodeling means enhancing youth education Charles has appointed chairman AMA Education Committee help expanding type progratnniing assist developing other educational programs use AMA chartered clubs members other aeromodeling organizations Congratulations Charles know contributions will add greatly success committee future development educational programs months column being submitted just days before closing balloting 95 AMA election though results yet known would like take opportunity thank individuals offered demonstrated support bid position President AMA No matter what outcome may tremendous flow ideas suggestions will invaluable allowing better serve membership heartfelt thanks goes out supported everyone participated election process Till next time best wishes great holiday season em safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 70712 1676 Associate Vice Presidents September 2 1995 US Free Flight AlsohonoredattheUSFF Championships Lost Hills theChampionships Hall Fame extreme pleasure participating therecipient Bill Wylam Bill noted presentation AMA Hall Fame Awardillustrator inducted AMA past District X VP Vic Cunnyngham RHall Fame lifes work Adding prominence affair wasillustrating thousands aircraft plans opportunity Vics son Vicand drawings Bill has published Cunnyngham Jr present prestigiousnumerous books drawings can award Dad Vic Jr also very activefound Model Airplane News free flighter proprietor Grandpasother publications Bill wife Antique Hobbies Pomona Californiatraveled home Santa Barbara join us award presentation Despite erroneous reports contrary Hall Famer Bob Palmer R means well active met up Bob during recent visit Sepulveda Basin San Fernando Valley found him enjoying favorite pastimes visiting friends like Walt Prey L local control line site Free Flight modeling young young heart Pictured AMA Junior member participants years US Free Flight Championships Sponsored California United Free Flighters annual championship held worldclass NFFS free flight site Lost Hills California years event once again blessed prefect weather free flighters young old enjoyed great Labor Day weekend Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW ureat FslIs MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 nil Horstman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 will honor Dr Ralph Brooke induction AMA Hall Fame Saturday February 3 96 Saturday Poyallup EXPO weekend no-host cocktail hour 6pm will followed 7pm buffet dinner Antons 3207 B Main St Puyallup make sure have enough food please call Paul Cole 206 488-0343 Jean Brooke McGarah 206 824-5440 tell coming can turn kids model aviation Two photos show Gil Coughlin does Kids interested models Check out looks faces Northwest Fireballs U/C Club participates Pearson Air Park 4th July Celebration teaching kids fly U/C models equipment donated Frank Macy included ample number Firebaby Ils well some Franks new replicas closely resemble original AJ Firebaby Photos Jim Cameron pit crew Dave Royer left Jim Holmack Gary Harris teaches student bow student does own will usual scheduling meeting following general meeting Puyallup meets scheduled will 15th anniversary Volcano Meet Zillah May 18 & 19 Yes know Zillab going long before name changed 81 commemorate rock rained 80 meet Benton Co R/C club members Farrell Finley Phil Lukawitz came up pictured composite Farrell built Antic Bipe Phil built scale Space Shuttle What could logical using Antic haul shuttle altitude Photos Dewey Mosier Antic-Shuttle composite air launches recovery missions flown An important U/C contest spring 25th Anniversary NW Regionals Eugene largest U/C meets anywhere special things being planned uary 1996 151 Gil Coughlin shows omithopter 4th & 5th graders LP Brown School
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 EDUCATION Recent letters articles aeromodeling publications reveal some lack understanding nature sound involve generation sound relationship hearing sound levels frequencies means attaining lowered sound levels has published before fact repeated number times Whether seeming lack understanding due fact everyone reads particular publication issue publications some importance involved getting point lowered sound levels primary goals Academy education other important subjects handbook Sound Model Aeronautics published primer subject all-inclusive study rather fundamental document considered means imparting basic understanding purist could certainly find fault reason argument handbook Nonetheless fills niche development understanding apparently need reiterate some facts periodically new aeromodeling also finally interested doing something about loud operation first thing understand concerning subject determine just what talking about accustomed reading about noise thus think of terms difficulty noise measurable term individual has different perceptions comes noise Sound proper term because generation sound pressure measurable dynamic action Sound also recognized proper term government publications related subject control ordinances Let us consider some truisms relative sound refer value Sound Pressure Level term level used indicate scale logarithmic linear Also units decibels dBSound Power energy causes pressure wave develop hut no watt meters available measure Sound Power measure Sound Pressure Level First look horsepower speed increase Sound Pressure Level dB equal 10 times log horsepower ratio increase What does mean Doubling horsepower produces about 3 dB rise sound levels increase SPL dB equal 30 times log rpm ratio increase Doubling speed produces increase about 9 dB factors relating propellers some variance fact concern aerodynamic effects Speed Sound will see references speed sound relative propeller tip speed usually stated feet per second practical purposes speed sound function temperature can found taking 3342 times square root temperature degrees Fahrenheit Absolute Absolute 45969 degrees F means day thermometer reads 72 degrees absolute temperature 53169 degrees speed sound would 1130 feet per second Calculation tip speed feet per second will provide estimate ratio value speed sound Remember dealing airfoil tip propellers result does take consideration actual airflow velocity across tip Sound Power Level seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Sound Power Level As stated above Sound Power energy Sound Power Level decibel measurement course related relationship such doubling Power will result change Sound Power Level 3 dB can look stating reduction 3 dB Level results reduction sound half talk about levels required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power generated Weighting The sound meter has what known weighted scales Radio Shack meter provides two weighting networks Most meters meeting federal standards provide three scales B C scales scale reacts sound Continued page 139 136 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place November 11-12 1995 Executive Council meeting V COMMITTEE REPORTS A FINANCE y MOTION Moved E McCollough XI seconded B Brown III accept 1996 Operating Budget Motion passed MOTION II Moved E McCollough XI seconded J Grigg II amend budget change Presidents budget $20000 Amendment passed MOTION III Moved J Grigg II seconded B McCollough XI amend budget include $5000 Resource Development Committee Amendment passed F PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MOTION IV D Brown EVP moved H Crispin IV seconded officers upon leaving Executive Council meeting verify recording secretarys voting sheet initial approval Motion passed G NATS PLANNING COMMITTEE MOTION V D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded Nats AAAAA contest 1996 July 7th through 28th Motion passed H PADCOM MOTION VI Pete Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded museum its attachments referred Frank V Ehling Complex Motion passed MOTION VII P Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded site named International Aeromodeling Center Motion passed VII NEW BUSINESS MOTION VIII Moved D Brown EVP seconded EMcCollough XI President Executive Vice President Chairman PADCOM authorized make offers commit purchase properties AMA Motion passed MOTION IX H Crispin IV moved B McCollough XI seconded provide $2000 University Illinois continuation Low Speed Airfoil Study Motion passed February 1996 137 Hi Youre probably surprised hear again since will no longer president January 1996 magazine deadlines such will March issue before hear new president certainly hope balance have able say something column makes sense something has helpful nine years adds up 100 columns Swan Song As know now have reading stuff am lifelong modeler probably will until day die Modeling has real adventure providing much satisfaction challenge has also contributed substantially chosen profession really wouldnt change much choice since aeromodeling has given much pleasure began modeling career very tender age have tried about everything grew up beginnings RC modeling have witnessed astonishing growth hobby drifted Pattern flying evolved spent thousands hours traveling contest trial Now enjoy Giant Scale modeling attend rallies possible neat thing about aeromodeling broad-based something everyone challenge design build yes invent have inquisitive mind aeromodeling have tell you9 like meet other like interests spend countless hours exploring intricacies airplane design construction aeromodeling you just want spend relaxing hours creating just go fly model aeromodeling wholesome pleasurable experience has attracted thousands people walks life around world trust have helped enjoy hobby maybe introduced something really worth past nine years frustration headaches have worth started back 1 970s decided should make positive contribution aeromodeling since given much joy served District III Vice President two terms pressures professional life prevented service waited until retirement has real adventure AMA has grown have seen astounding technical progress love future looks good contributed just little bit Im satisfied have asked time time about salary answer neither rest elected Council members volunteers out receive remuneration paid employees some fifty people Headquarters Muncie president Council receive expense reimbursement official business activities need people experience businesses management serve Executive Council encourage such modelers run office Vice President District AMA needs Believe experience will frustrating times something accomplished can feel have part solution thing has learned cant please everyone modelers have way looking particular aspect aeromodeling must willing take barbs well accolades also have have courage convictions make right choices good whole modeling community Youll get negative calls positive oneswhen things go well flier hes happy doesnt necessarily tell about will appreciate few letters written thank what doing must ready defend position getting angry Seeing hobby prosper develop well worth headaches would like again thank out have supportive wasnt encouragement time time would have real difficult certainly want publicly thank wife Clara has supportive Yes types stuff also quite often tries make better sense out what scribble want thank compatriots Executive Council staff Muncie gives much AMA really appreciate Finally successor will known time read give sympathy kidding aside wish follows God speed wisdom lead aeromodeling 21st century So used say Pattern competition .on heading NOW Model Aviation ber sometimes November sees standing trade show booth RCHTA show Chicago some reason show dread year dont know show such drudgery really good show still drudgery Perhaps fact four day show others three days less Perhaps format having two full days restricted just trade aisles barely populated although aisles important people business dealers Perhaps fact doors opened general public truly general public shows up vast majority people knowing little about model airplanes ask much shallower questions real modelers deal other shows Whatever it sometimes results treating question situation way later wish treated differently fourth day show real live modeler came up booth actually friend brought him over started talking about might get Juniors involved modelling idea simply encourage existing modelers give some unused equipment have laying around kid hanging over fence flying site bad idea told him fact told him thought very good idea stopped right would have right anxious get away typical push down knob stick make airplane go up engaged him conversation regarding problems attracting Juniors hobby told him thought might work well Chicagoland area due fact such high number flying sites forest preserve park areas much likely find kids looking over fence might work well typical situations flying site isolated also related forced further further out boonies flying sites getting harder harder get Juniors involvedparticularly Juniors family member adult modeler related feel real solution solving problem get kid family involved modeling back forth flying field club activities week after week have problem recruiting own members volunteer part task some realities society make difficult pull off Would let 10 12 year old child go off boonies adult dont know take part hobby dont know anything about Unfortunately gentleman talking took comments negative subject lack enthusiasm idea Upon reflection can see reaction trying invoke some discussion problems perceive making difficult us increase success rate attracting Juniors person obviously given some thought subject took remarks negativism idea Nothing could further truth think great idea would encourage club individual give try particularly think school childrens home might good place us consider giving unused obsolete goodies Unfortunately business card gentleman gave four names couldnt contact him hope reads As being written realize time write next AMA will have new president may may other two candidates position would like say right now whoever will have tough act follow Don Lowe Don has great personal friend mentor 25 years service AMA its leader last 9 years has fantastic Don has lead Executive Council through dynamic period AMs history style stability unprecedented short leadership during last 9 years will remembered forever Thanks Don d/Crispin Continued page 136 much like human ear B scale discriminating scale C scale flat scale over meter range useful determining frequency sound reading higher C scale scale sound mostly below 600 Hz interested sound quality such serious muffler engine propeller studies frequency analyzer necessary common would 1/3 Octave band analyzer Sound noise vs Distance Intensity decreases distance rate decrease depends local conditions reflecting surfaces other barriers also affected temperature wind humidity Ignoring potential reflection decrease 6 dB distance doubled between source receptor example reading 90 dB 9 feet reading should 84 dB 18 feet will see some small variation ground level variation level aircraft flight quite constant open line aircraft source FAIIAMA Measurements method recommended take readings 9 feet engine downwind right side over hard surface may entirely accurate terms design analysis measurement procedure does provide rather accurate very consistent method taking readingsThe fact repetitive means comparisons can made enables us make progress knowing everyone has potential meeting same set parameters Analysis required design serious testing Other Factors good muffler used several things show up using analyzer propeller sound level predominate factor can reduced several means can reduce levels through changing types propellers changing pitches diameters combination alterations Working lower tip speed down range 540-570 feet per second lower beneficial does mean hang larger propeller engine attempt run same rpm will surely get ruined engine Practice adjusting air fuel intake engine will provide satisfactory operation Some examples 12-inch diameter 11000 rpm equals 575 EPS 14-inch propeller 9000rpm equals 550 FPS 10inch propeller 12000rpm equals 524 FPS within range start seeing relative quiet sound levels Any further reduction continues lower sound levels through two very distinct properties first lowered levels due tip speed other lower exhaust frequency lower sound level due exhaust levels muffler becomes efficient Inflight sound levels further reduced flight can keep increased rpm due unloading minimum sound level due vibration through structure covering can reduced through use proper vibration isolation number systems market Most useful varying degrees should also consider lining spinner metal foam some such material prevent ringing assists lowering levels will read other items such intake noise lesser influence Again intake sound levels reduced through lowered rpm attempts lower through various devices usually much value attempt can create problems solved Most modelers versed analyzing flow losses through tubing other considerations Without devices engineered specific engines could create running problems Most carburetors quite sensitive units Study discourse thought some importance time continuation study will continue next issue favorite aeromodeling magazine uary 1996 139 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 THE INFORMATION AGE talk turns information systems some people get interested some people get edgy difference usually defined along lines something called computer literacy computer literate enjoy jumping discussion bits bytes get kick out holding forth relative merits Fords Chevys computer age youre computer literate probably start looking someone still speaks English doesnt confuse bore same time Regardless theres little question information systems affect nearly everything about life includes membership AMA AMA information business effective handling information critical mission organization future success tied directly ability handle large volumes information efficiently effectively Some may argue model airplane business what really day-to-day basis gather process disseminate information information enables Academy provide leadership organization competition protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers AMA Mission Statement 1994 gather information individuals other organizations process information use meet needs members communicate us some cases information helps clubs plan events lets others know about events other cases permits us identify areas common riskrisk can reduce developing communicating standards pooling resources underwrite individual members exposure portion risk cannot eliminate Gathering information also allows us consolidate knowledge about aeromodeling share knowledge widely possible information doesnt come cheap information age way handle information currently critical aspects Academys future success critical because information handling has evolved rapidly few organizations can stay ahead needs unless update information systems almost constant basis Like majority membership associations AMA has problems deciding handle complicated issue updating its information technology Move too fast end up expensive mistake Move too slowly find yourself back side power curve too little capacity members wondering computer keeps fouling up records Expectation levels far different 1995 years ago members sent membership applications mail paid check usually willing wait couple weeks confirmation membership processed growing number applications coming fax paid credit card number expectation levels demanding members expect confirmation come back quickly application came us information technology AMA now possesses need updating know Its hardware problem have networked set personal computers adequate modem informationDave Norris processing system hardware network supports territory Systems Manager David Norris assistant Rick Craig Dave technical wizard keeps everyone computing power Academy has taken well-used inventory aging personal computers rebuilt upgraded machines will handle demands modern operating systems software applications Ricks help Dave keeps hardware running keeps employees net software situation different matter Academys problem some time has membership database system running out capacity sophistication adaptability Its system evolved less-demanding environment system demands Rick Craig high levels maintenance system lacking ability effectively handle increasing demands modem distributed processing system Fortunately way new solution past summer AMA hired Greg Minch take over project will bring new membership database on-line Academys Headquarters within next year time Greg took over project plagued long series ofGreg Minch missteps mistakes project somehow always got shunted onto back burner because quick fixes patch jobs old system seemed constantly require brought Greg take different approach Instead doing everything inhouse decided ask consulting firm look what needed tell us thought should satisfy need hired firm wasnt selling hardware software solution own brought talk staff review operations ask us kind questions asked other membership associations similar information needs Once done asked consultants should ask bid developing database system put together Request Proposals would guarantee needs addressed new system Thats now have solicited proposals leading vendors association management software business have put together User Committee will evaluate proposals recommend choice best meets users needs future Greg coordinating will development implementation system choose through process next summer AMA will testing new system alongside current version would nice say once new information system place operating its own job will done can turn other things reality however likely get much break information systems development technology evolving too quickly future promises demanding flexibility change present has past next time going wait quite long move aggressively solution going start working solution before find have problem information business its tough play catch-up Model Aviation y Roulliard 1 F 11 [sjjjJjjsjjj Conneotcu Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT FUN FLY event happened August 12 & 13 1995 wrote several manufacturers hobby shops asking donations handed out door prizes event prizes thought would good opportunity gain some good will same time bring products attention modelers also mentioned names would published column Manufacturers donated fun fly AirtronicsFour-channel radio Model Airplane News12 six-month subscriptions Flying Models Decade Designs book Altech Discount certificate Balsa USA Thunderbug kit 4 discountcertificates Sig Balsa 6 packs hinges 2 cup holders K&B Sportster 45 engine Dave Brown Products 2 Six-Shooter pumps Applied Design Sheldons Hobby Futaba ACE Indy RIC Bridi Enterprises S&R Batteries Hobby Lobby Horizon Dist Omni Models Tower Hobbies Toms Hobby Corner RIC Buyers Warehouse Bob Smith Industries Windsor Propellers 12 T-bar sanders 3 $10 certificates 50% discount certificate $25 gift certificate $15 gift certificate 50% gift certificate 8 $10 gift certificates 3 $7 gift certificates Heat gun sealing iron epoxy 2 glow plugs 3 $5 Gift certificates $17 discount 40 ARF CyA adhesives Sig Seniorita kit CyA adhesives Props hat As can see some quite generous donations Thank items 41 manufacturers contacted 18 refused donate did respond Microhenrys Know cartoon characters have appearing Model Aviation about last eight years have enjoyed cartoons find right mark Now book received copy found very entertaining softbound 190 pages long Sound interesting books may ordered directly author Send $995 plus $L60 Ed Henry Box 581 St Peters MO 63376 Old-Time Pattern group trying create interest would aircraft designed before 1970 working set rules some locations hold events interested have input give call 617 934-6248 Propsnappers RIC Club have received word Jay Mealy AMA HQ Propsnappers have received GOLD LEADER CLUB AWARD congratulations Photos three pictures included last month because shortage space pictures provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire February 1996 141 racing can very close sometimes photo clearly documents Downeast Soaring Clubs Spring Glider meet new Boston NH held April 1 parking trees Identifying aircraft #1 turn marshals prior start Quickie 500 race heat Four aircraft needed heat flightllne aircraft normally parked Mike Luzzi daughter Christine New Haven CT setting needle valve Quickie 500 racer Christine Mikes caller very good New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkue7Cvergroerr Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dose Babcock 440 Stockton Street Higlrtstowv NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE APCENT CMR 4e0 eox 080 APO AE 09703 Wee De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Baskiog Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vince Jails00 16 Shaerrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Wait Geary 622 Pravklio Boulevard Abseovo NJ 08201-2717 George Buso 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam SaRis, dl Perry Avenue Latharo NY 13110-3433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camilios NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythress 2 Hewiock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdeoborg NY 13869-0081 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08500 Prequency Coordinator Ion Saute, 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13130-9007 315 690-2448 Meanwhile have appointed Roy Brown become new AVP Europe Roy related Tom Roy stationed Netherlands near German Belgium borders member MECA presently flies Dutch club Welcome aboard Roy have some big shoes fill 27 January 1996 Save date Central New York Model Aircraft Association will again hold annual Symposium returning format past years special descriptive presentations things aeromodeling will special year dedicate show late Ed Izzo will honor Eds wife Louise dinner evening Also upstate New York comes pictures Lazy 8 RIC Aircraft Clubs giant scale fly-in last summer held Johnstown NY first picture shows Russ Cecils Messerschmitt flown Ken Hall lands mains Next shot displaced Nick Ziroli Srs version German Stuka dive bomber normally equipped siren frighten population displaced reference Nick moving upstate Long Island Again have Ziroli aircraft #3 time Black Widow powered two G 38s stretches its mains reach terra firma seems wherever go run least WW giant scale model picture #4 depicts beautiful rendition famed Sopwith Pup three Johnstown meet column dedicated Nick Ziroli although might seem Its just rather prolific builder flyer again evidenced picture #5 beautiful 120 powered Taube close out Johnstown meet year have hard working ground crew headed CD Ron Chizek seated front impound crew Training Novices seems always activity beset trails tribulations crashes repairs good friends Clarence Ragland has come up training system have seen action can attest results Basically little different other basic systems does have some nuances make much effective Space does permit writing out entire simple process So want information system send self addressed envelope bearing two first class stamps will send copy procedure Better Clarence would happy show works can get up trained him want address send self addressed envelope first class stamp Ill send address telephone number Going Going Gone saw real nice gesture District II club auction few days ago local members has fairly large stable flyable aircraft Rather let models sit around collect dust donated trainer type aircraft less radio course auctioned youth under age 15 Now know lot folks have club flea markets auctions during winter months what better way get young person hobby aircraft already built flight proven Come folks turn loose rafterdwellers benefit youth America great would make feel cost lot less pleasure gain seeing new entry hobby holiday season upon us may wish very best season coming new year now runway clear Model Aviation again open column sad news passing prominent member AMA mourn passing District II Associate VP Thomas E Brown AVP Europe apparently suffered heart attack scuba diving off Dutch coast Tom retired active duty Air Force 1985 subsequently employed Hughes Training Inc Europe Tom will missed Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Internet few months ago mention made pertaining use Internet modelers Over past months usage has grown immensely Today form communication great benefit modeling community small amount information available address listed below http //coralbucknelledu/-chronstr/ornhtm Ornithopter Modelers Homepage Nathan Chronister student Bucknell University http//WWWnetaxscom/peopleImhmyersI vfsshtml Valley Forge Signal Seekers Includes highlights fine newsletter Hear Ye http/Iwwwtowerhobbiescomlrcwebhtml RIC Web Directory sponsored largest hobby shops world Although title RIC facets modeling categorized explore Believe current weather radar maps available Massachusetts Institute Technology others Did ever need accurate weather report modeling activities Model Airplane News Air Age Publishing can found http//wwwairagecoml newest magazine go online RC Modeler can found http//wwwmag-webcomlrc modeler/indexhtml site includes classified ads technical tips product reviews sites include technical data pictures club information can assist modelers recmodelsrcair recmodelsrcmisc recmodelsscale recaviationsimulators new group areas similar local bulletin board Academy Model Aeronautics will have its own web site near future service could provide membership endless Until happens may contact Vice President Bob Brown Internet address rlb4 @pittedu Leader Club Awards Congratulations two additional District II clubs have obtained Leader Club status within Academy Gold Leader Club award earned Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club involvement youth captured Adam Smiths picture Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Columbus Ohio has received Silver Leader Club award efforts taken Leader Clubs Academy create very positive atmosphere modeling club interested participating program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters information Jackson County Aeromodelers Jackson County West Virginia home small very enthusiastic club biplane following picture Andrews Aeromaster built Rolla Wallace 1968 Wayne County R/C Flyers Local publicity somewhat hard get . Wayne County R/C Flyers Wooster Ohio Recently local newspaper Daily Record highlighted club result front page coverage included five color pictures Congratulations club president Gregg Hildebrand entire club Tn County Wingsnappers Last year Tn County Wingsnappers Hamburg Pennsylvania added Swap Meet list club activities success event has prompted host Second Annual March 23 1996 As can see picture below turnout great Plan now attend years meet cant make dont forget great Fun Fly will held June 15 & 16 Contact Walter Gladney 665 Dunkels Church Road Kutztown PA 19530 Bob Evans Fly-In 7th Annual Bob Evans Fly-In hosted RC Aces Jackson Ohio Mountaineers Hillbillies RC Clubs Charleston WV Over fifty pilots registered event Bob Evans Farm Rio Grande Ohio As usual Bill Carper did outstanding job organizing event promote modeling Scale competition uary 1996 143 Jackson County Aeromodelers Some smiles Bethanna group Christian home abused foster children after flying picnic hosted Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club Looking bargain Check out TnCounty Wingenappers Swap Meet Fred DeMuro explains F-15 model Adopt-A-School program Ethan Allen Elementary School Stan Clarks Curtiss Falcon lands Bob Evans Fly-In Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 being written during second week November find outdoor activity has dwindled down practically zilch 1995 Raleigh Aeromasters have benefit fly scheduled Tidewater Soaring Society has Hardy Souls Meet end year Northern Virginia Radio Control hosts Snow Fly January may may see snow will probably last snow fly site longtime site passing scene last weekend October loaded events around District including first ever Tidewater Radio Control Show event has excellent potential once scheduling can finalized have large amount event competition during time show about fifty tables occupied have figures attendance show benefit show Kings Daughters Childrens Hospital proceeds go charity event scheduled repeat next year Control Line Carolina Criterium held David Waymer Park Model Aircraft Site Huntersville North Carolina 14-15 October event sponsored Metrolina Control Line Society Contest Director Dale Campbell noted FAI Team CL Scale flier annual contest draws large part East competitors far away Missouri up down coast events Scale Aerobatics see some best both Photo number gives sense line length waiting fly Photo number two Sgt Norm Whittle Langley Air Force Base checking out Sultan Photo three Sopwith flown Scale Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio turnout event usually very good brings out fair number spectators well Control Line appears growing segment model aviation area competition being promoted several groups especially Metrolina Club Norfolk Aeromodelers particular weekend began poorly rain times Saturday wind Sunday still people did come fly some potential combined Control Line Radio Control event site next year IMAC contest aerobatics under rules International Miniature Aerobatic Club held Mooresville North Carolina 14 October far know event type scheduled District IV event sponsored RC Wingers CD Tom Miller Again same weather factor case reduced number rounds event very interesting change radio control aerobatics familiar people Scale aerobatics liking check out rules Build aircraft practice drive Mooresville next Fail Regional Radio Control Fly-In Second Annual Eastern Regional Fly-In held Frankie Coburn Memorial Flying Field Greenville North Carolina Again attendance down because weather weekend turned out cold windy say flying fact flights made wide variety aircrafteverything very small Giants something said event such sanctioned IMAA AMA event run together along demonstrations number aircraft Last year able attend several seminars Numbers prevented seminars being held year field excellent site privately owned Frank Coburn has 200-foot 2600-foot runway What does need sort well-maintained grass runway Well starters Frank needs full size J-3 Kitten couple other aircraft belonging friends Another feature field track setup away runway operating RC cars Frank also operates Ram s Horn Hobbies shop entrance field nice touch year although evening air really got chilly bonfire Saturday evening bull wheels set up tables around Roast chicken trimmings served grand time Photo number four taken Saturday afternoon start several flights giant scale Lancaster aircraft built flown Larry Stenhouse Lany number other aircraft including Ryan ST T-33 Ducted fan performed great disregard strong gusty crosswinds Have ever seen Lancaster perform rolls Fantastic Other Happenings month October turned out busiest month year scheduled events District clubs hosted Free Flight Saunders Farm Free Flight Field Control Line mentioned above Pylon Racing Prince Georges RC Clubs field Bowie several IMAA Fly-In events other flying-type meets several Swap Shop/Auctions Flying Site Status New Meade Modelers reorganized club Fort Meade MD have site active once AMA Charter Club 3561 club has restricted membership priority military personnel Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM have new site will set next year Nash County Radio Control Club has also just found new site after having good part year Winston-Salem Radio Control Club also found replacement Thrift Field Howard County MD Radio Control Club has lost field hope have new very soon Model Aviation I-I 11 L ie] 1 m Alabama / Florida Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vise Presidents Bob Bartesoewica 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbetmina Chihasz sese Arbor Place Knoovllle TN 37917 James M Edwards 505 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briannood #157 Meridian M5 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 TOornise N Chadestos SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 236 Phenio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Aoe Miami Ft 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poeblo Paoo Annislon AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Le Eroodos FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroon Bind Panama City Beach FL32455 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Entanoia Lana Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Commiog GA 30131 Lee Webster 1005 Syoaworn Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micaliazi HC 566 Boo 10397 Faardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 5triobland Rd Intertachen FL 32148 Plrose 904 684-2517 have just returned Sanfordr Florida watched Bob Thomson Lee Dargue Ed Myersr Jay Ferrero other important club dignitaries open new field near city pictures arent back yet Ill feature next month Ernie Rayes president Robt Martin VP Bill Woodward Sec/Treas Kennedy Space Center model airplane club KARS Flyers Club have organized model plane group within national Kennedy Space Center itself flying models constantly hosted Shuttle Launch Director several astronauts recently flight instruction models have buddy Georgia active Free Flight picture below shows George awarding Allen Frasier 82 AMA Superior Service Award Son Wm Frasier left Allen built first model plane 1923 hollowed out dry corn stalk fuselage soft drink bottle cap nail punched thru nose block carved pine prop magazine pix & sanded shape rubber motor cut inner-tube claims didnt fly well probably didnt fly tried once . ay field named after Allen George wants know Kelsie Temples owner Remote Hobby Shop Pontiac SC says THANKS NO vote recent Council meeting reference Industry Assoc Program Kelsie speaking profits hobby shops make keep alive Pictured below Jimmy Prive Hudson Fla age 14 Jimmy says hes flying 5 years wishes children age also doing thanks letter picture Jimmy Al Wood wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach SC FunFly almost rained out 1 days out 2 quite Al says nice have pavilion snap above shows some winners Al Woods Fun-Fly L-R Mike Oberest Gerry McConnell Bill Cluntz Bob Mackey Assoc VPs Ward VanDuzer Georgia wants see Bill Rich control line model Bill lives Valrico Fla Ward snapped Muncie Precision Aerobatics show last month Ft Myers Fla other day snapped shot above Tony Greco wife Millie Tonys son Anthony left Tony built Cessna twin 310 has two 4 stroke YS-120s took year build Tony president Cape Coral RC Hawks Club Wally Zober past president RC World Flyers Orlando Fla also CD annual Ed Izzo Big Bird Memorial important person Central Florida model airplane scene Wally took picture Ed Stone big Yellow Birds Ed rarmod RCACF Big-Bird Fly-Ins Florida above Wally wants see Don MacGeorge holding Super Fly Stu Richmond controls Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico has no pix month because Joseph ladder taking down patio before hurricane Opal arrived ladder went out under him Joseph let go roof finally crashed cement below No broken bones After 3 visits hospital Joseph OK Ive told lot less gravity Puerto Rico unconfirmedstay off ladders Joseph Im off Muncie Indiana another AMA Council meeting Ill give detailed report vote issue Meeting 2 days uary 1996 145 Aeronca Sedan Steve SaugerHoward DGA 15-p Mike Weishans Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80858-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47204 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Lockheed C-130 Skip Mast special treat month few pictures FM Team Trials held August 1995 National Hying Site Muncie IN portion models present workmanship just gets better better Pictures courtesy J Griner RC SCALE Spitfire Mk IXc John Guenther Dornier 23G Al Kretz Domier 17Z-2 Steve Ashby Spitfire Mk IXc Jack Sheeks Ryan STA Dale Campbell F-86 Charlie Bauer 146 Model Aviation Ernest Harwood Pitts S-2 Cathy Bumstine CL SCALE Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick IIowa/ Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 guess last column have write district VP think total over hundred twenty have pleasure punching same old computer little IRS 80 model 100 sure has its travels too now have high-speed fancy units speed data processing up future being on-line WoridNet whatever arrives communication between membership clubs officers AMAHQ will seem easy adding present use CompuServe started use about seven years ago Looking back guess prospect having fax machines EC dream computer has built fax/modem card exciting events stages AMA s development occurred during past eleven years two significant ones task heading-up really large Naturally its Muncie Site president Don Lowe asked chair team find National Flying Site gave quite headache made joke needing Kevlar jacket protection inevitable nasty jabs now dream alive working well worth frustrations team committee outstanding now HQ moved too Museum has no equal future expanding facilities further development activity complex well sure am proud members have visited site cannot get smidgin great already time am still planning remain PADCOM Committee continue site acquisition development other sites am also Frequency Committee no longer required EC Member member trade way also read several newsletters clubs have purchased own sites order preserve flying activities Thats magnificent report can recall CARDS Michigan have another Iowa plus Calumet Flyers Wisconsin too Bud Gorman sent information Duluth Club has just bought boils down combination reasonable costs full club membership participation seems impossible too difficult achieve enough bodies pushing together get done way program within AMA help clubs purchase fields means letter credit Send information its never used Both candidates Districts chief position Don Joe excellent representatives ideas wishes yet also have strong business experience contribute EC Time will arrive AMA will have run completely like business several different sections divisions Dave Brown has several times discussed development being needed now change by-laws will significant have extremely lucky have excellent officers district selection very easy agreed take duties will name nearly thirty individuals bottom heart thank help making representation EC much effective easy Time ticking get uploaded editor must finally say much pleasure have meeting great modelers legends particular memory Nats Chicopee Ken Arnold dined converted rail coach walking out called name gentleman turned out Walt Good After introductions pleasantries walked out Ken said st met R/C God . true Walt deserves title Good flying Seveners keep noise down look get visit 96 may AVID uary 1996 147 Proud father son Mettatal Airport event Hit $1 claim Ray Vincents idea flying purpose Bill Brown photo Turn Off Violence activity Mettatal Airport Bill Brown BTART club Archie Adamisin Jr stretch-winding Delta Dart Bill Brown photo Sooland RC Modelers Sparling Field Woody Doss photo *iorkp AMA 9Odb 9fl I] I-1 i L mu mum 1 tin Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tunas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 5th ring away RsSOCIeIe viuc rreaidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70816 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first close-up look electric RC flying came past October 21 22 New Orleans La Stan John CD ably assisted Ben Mathews Jules Damare headed up group put Gulf States Electric fly-In Held Louisiana Polo Field marvelous site near Slidell La drew fliers huge area Envision rough outline Texas Kansas City New York down Florida over Louisiana get idea Anyone has ventured Cajun Country has missed real treat real southern hospitality know never spent pleasant time among nice people ever Electric thing has gone way beyond what Im sure us ever imagined electric CB man George Parks asked come out launch model him handed model almost dropped big sleek sailplane felt like weighed least 20 pounds can climb vertically amazing rate George proceeded perform vertical eights put perspective think standing average 61 size Pattern ship its tail VTOing straight up 60 mph Maybe faster relatively new group flies very sleek beautiful sailplanes divided classes size battery pack Old-Timers boot As new fast-growing events setting up consistent universal set basic regulations generally spoken growing pains What important majority fly event choose rules fly under advice use KISS guide Keep Simple Stupid As dont get too Hi-Tech purest form design often fewest parts above keep FUN best example sort problem various FAI events Most now refined such high degree participation has dropped select few World Champion standpoint expected problem comes few participate funds raised entry fees various team trials greatly diminished diminished funds comes fact sponsorship various teams travel various points around world disproportionate number involved Certainly easy matter resolved country least countries events fly primarily FA schedule last count recall Nats schedule carried something like 92 separate events Certainly us need something about matter events Fun certainly main theme group Louisiana top competitor probably Paul Perret 95 AMA Nats winner think Rich Vaughn FAI team have no fun Mike Finnin Boyd OBrien rest great bunch Bayou Country Friday night preparations Saturdays start completed some bunch took along dinner Mike Finnin knew fabulous seafood house riding Boyd following Mike took us 1 hours go 20 miles As Stan John said sure am glad someone knew way great food Mike Probably farthest traveled Bob Aberle drove Long Island NY Bob some very interesting belt-reduction drives models whole Electric scene reminds 1 940s control line free flight modeling Nothing etched stone days Almost anything tried new experience So such new entry area just starting explored Granted have advanced technology advantages derived aerospace industry etc application new products new horizon cannot help both interesting exciting Above offers place entry level modelers get started nothing else So events have refined such high degree have left no room entry level modeler what about modeler has dormant 20 30 years Does favorite thing modeling have place person would like get active again just get started Think about Sooner Circle Burners CL Contest May 2021 1995 Since started flying CL 1960 first contest Precision Aerobatics fliers outnumbered Combat fliers 12-3 John Lowery Fox Mfg introduced new Fox 46 Stunt engine flew very smooth powerful No word time will produced commerciallyjust maybe Marlin McGee AVP 148 Model Aviation Simpson District VIII AVP presents AMA Hall Fame Award Frank Hoover founder ECE CG Electronics F&M Electronics Gary Kyle flew 30-inch Pacific Ace Flying Aces meet Albuquerque Power Hi-Line Mini 6 three cells Super Slow Combat winners Joe McKinzie Ft Worth first Andy Minor Amarillo second Mike Finnegan Oklahoma City third Joe took first Events Andy Minor second Finnegan entered Super Slow Ben Matthews being presented appreciation award / Kansas / Nebraska ,rnOt5I South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota 2Paul Hassler 3E Gustafson 4Greg 39th Annual Red River Valley Championships great turnout year large representation out-of-town fliers good weathera little windy didnt bother flying club growing again picking up new members Its really great see renewed interest CL flying again Glenn Nyhus President FM Skylarks Fargo ND News Colorado Contest ResultsPikes Peak IMAC 95 4th Annual Scale Aerobatics Contest Sept 2-3 1995 Colorado Springs Colorado Basic I Chuck Schone 8188% 2 Paul Munninghaff 3 Robert Suding 6925% 4 Doug Becham 6610% 5 Zdenek Stejskal 6548% 6 Dan Brunson 6428% 7 Jack Dunahue 6125% 8 Pat Riley 9 Rick Harper 5750% Sportsman 1 Pete Illick7938% 7328% 7390% 6748% 5974% Advanced 1 Brian Hoff 2 Dave Miller 7587% 5743% 4th annual Scale Aerobatic Contest has well attended great two days flying IMAC contest year supported large number sponsors manufacturers local hobby dealers several prices have received pilot though attendance wasnt what hoped 15 contestants 12 volunteerslhelpers large number spectators enjoyed 2 days aerobatic flying Basic class large variety models ranging 91 powered ACE Bingo 12 power Pattern aircraft G62 powered Large STINGER Sportsman Advanced class range Goldberg SU Extra 300 Ultimate Midwest Extra 300S twin Mold powered 30% Extra 300S Thanks able CD Dave Miller IMAC event succes hope better Pikes Peak IMAC 96 Labor Day Zdenek Stejskal Colorado IMAC rep News Kansas Nostalgia Pattern Contest September 10 could have better day weather wise Part cloudy cool tempratures light breeze Unfortunately showed up rained out spring event did come time Nevertheless did great day flying impressed event flying started approximately 10 am flew 3 complete rounds gave pilot throwaway round necessary break tie second place Class Aircraft competing consisted old new aircraft proved very competitive no matter what type being flown Final standings Class Stephen Schartz Gary Shelton Terry Brox Paul Marshall Extra 300 First Piper CubSecond Pussy Cat Third Trainer Fourth Class B Bob Arnett Curtis Schmidt Clay Schmidt 6033% T2A First Extra 300 Second Extra 300 Third Class C Jarold Schmidt Jerry Voth Extra 300 First EUlA Second February 1996 149 National champion Pete Mazur flying MO-i carrier model Getting ready Mouse Racing Some contestants F-M Skylarks model contest 15 Carrier Profile Carrier airplanes pilots Winners Fox 35 Sport Race Jim Mowety Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators District X Meeting Planned annual District X staff membership meeting being planned weekend January 2021 during southern California hobby shows year both hobby shows being held same weekend attempting hold meetings both IMS Show Pasadena California Hobby Expo Long Beach January meeting will include first major planning session 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition anyone interested event wishing participate welcome encouraged attend As always will have open question-and-answer sessions allow membership opportunity ask questions directly District staff representatives AMA Headquarters also have several new staff members introduce numerous awards present will again have awards luncheon Saturday honor several individuals clubs hobby organizations have demonstrated outstanding performance have made significant contributions aeromodeling detailed information will sent District X clubs additional information can obtained contacting local AVPs AMA soon Internet Following less-than-overwhelming success AIVIA electronic bulletin board AMA Publications Committee has taken advice of BBS participants will soon publish AMA World Wide Web page part Internet first stages page will primarily provide information downloading capability will eventually fully interactive allow membership application chartering sanctioning catalog sales other membership operations rather painful learning experience BBS Committee taldng much conservative approach establishing VWW page will launch aspects service until fully developed tested operational Initially service will include chat sessions interactive forums however will hypertext links other modeling services District X also considering separate home page part AMA network would allow immediate publication district issues activities exchange newsletter material information local events district web page strictly conceptual point would like throw open suggestions ideas will discussing issue much detail District X meeting January District X member chair AMA Education Committee Charles Kelley Long Beach California founder director 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy has earned national acclaim its educational programming Anaheim School District successful program excellent example contributions local clubs AMA members can make community promoting model aviation using aeromodeling means enhancing youth education Charles has appointed chairman AMA Education Committee help expanding type progratnniing assist developing other educational programs use AMA chartered clubs members other aeromodeling organizations Congratulations Charles know contributions will add greatly success committee future development educational programs months column being submitted just days before closing balloting 95 AMA election though results yet known would like take opportunity thank individuals offered demonstrated support bid position President AMA No matter what outcome may tremendous flow ideas suggestions will invaluable allowing better serve membership heartfelt thanks goes out supported everyone participated election process Till next time best wishes great holiday season em safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 70712 1676 Associate Vice Presidents September 2 1995 US Free Flight AlsohonoredattheUSFF Championships Lost Hills theChampionships Hall Fame extreme pleasure participating therecipient Bill Wylam Bill noted presentation AMA Hall Fame Awardillustrator inducted AMA past District X VP Vic Cunnyngham RHall Fame lifes work Adding prominence affair wasillustrating thousands aircraft plans opportunity Vics son Vicand drawings Bill has published Cunnyngham Jr present prestigiousnumerous books drawings can award Dad Vic Jr also very activefound Model Airplane News free flighter proprietor Grandpasother publications Bill wife Antique Hobbies Pomona Californiatraveled home Santa Barbara join us award presentation Despite erroneous reports contrary Hall Famer Bob Palmer R means well active met up Bob during recent visit Sepulveda Basin San Fernando Valley found him enjoying favorite pastimes visiting friends like Walt Prey L local control line site Free Flight modeling young young heart Pictured AMA Junior member participants years US Free Flight Championships Sponsored California United Free Flighters annual championship held worldclass NFFS free flight site Lost Hills California years event once again blessed prefect weather free flighters young old enjoyed great Labor Day weekend Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW ureat FslIs MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 nil Horstman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 will honor Dr Ralph Brooke induction AMA Hall Fame Saturday February 3 96 Saturday Poyallup EXPO weekend no-host cocktail hour 6pm will followed 7pm buffet dinner Antons 3207 B Main St Puyallup make sure have enough food please call Paul Cole 206 488-0343 Jean Brooke McGarah 206 824-5440 tell coming can turn kids model aviation Two photos show Gil Coughlin does Kids interested models Check out looks faces Northwest Fireballs U/C Club participates Pearson Air Park 4th July Celebration teaching kids fly U/C models equipment donated Frank Macy included ample number Firebaby Ils well some Franks new replicas closely resemble original AJ Firebaby Photos Jim Cameron pit crew Dave Royer left Jim Holmack Gary Harris teaches student bow student does own will usual scheduling meeting following general meeting Puyallup meets scheduled will 15th anniversary Volcano Meet Zillah May 18 & 19 Yes know Zillab going long before name changed 81 commemorate rock rained 80 meet Benton Co R/C club members Farrell Finley Phil Lukawitz came up pictured composite Farrell built Antic Bipe Phil built scale Space Shuttle What could logical using Antic haul shuttle altitude Photos Dewey Mosier Antic-Shuttle composite air launches recovery missions flown An important U/C contest spring 25th Anniversary NW Regionals Eugene largest U/C meets anywhere special things being planned uary 1996 151 Gil Coughlin shows omithopter 4th & 5th graders LP Brown School
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 EDUCATION Recent letters articles aeromodeling publications reveal some lack understanding nature sound involve generation sound relationship hearing sound levels frequencies means attaining lowered sound levels has published before fact repeated number times Whether seeming lack understanding due fact everyone reads particular publication issue publications some importance involved getting point lowered sound levels primary goals Academy education other important subjects handbook Sound Model Aeronautics published primer subject all-inclusive study rather fundamental document considered means imparting basic understanding purist could certainly find fault reason argument handbook Nonetheless fills niche development understanding apparently need reiterate some facts periodically new aeromodeling also finally interested doing something about loud operation first thing understand concerning subject determine just what talking about accustomed reading about noise thus think of terms difficulty noise measurable term individual has different perceptions comes noise Sound proper term because generation sound pressure measurable dynamic action Sound also recognized proper term government publications related subject control ordinances Let us consider some truisms relative sound refer value Sound Pressure Level term level used indicate scale logarithmic linear Also units decibels dBSound Power energy causes pressure wave develop hut no watt meters available measure Sound Power measure Sound Pressure Level First look horsepower speed increase Sound Pressure Level dB equal 10 times log horsepower ratio increase What does mean Doubling horsepower produces about 3 dB rise sound levels increase SPL dB equal 30 times log rpm ratio increase Doubling speed produces increase about 9 dB factors relating propellers some variance fact concern aerodynamic effects Speed Sound will see references speed sound relative propeller tip speed usually stated feet per second practical purposes speed sound function temperature can found taking 3342 times square root temperature degrees Fahrenheit Absolute Absolute 45969 degrees F means day thermometer reads 72 degrees absolute temperature 53169 degrees speed sound would 1130 feet per second Calculation tip speed feet per second will provide estimate ratio value speed sound Remember dealing airfoil tip propellers result does take consideration actual airflow velocity across tip Sound Power Level seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Sound Power Level As stated above Sound Power energy Sound Power Level decibel measurement course related relationship such doubling Power will result change Sound Power Level 3 dB can look stating reduction 3 dB Level results reduction sound half talk about levels required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power generated Weighting The sound meter has what known weighted scales Radio Shack meter provides two weighting networks Most meters meeting federal standards provide three scales B C scales scale reacts sound Continued page 139 136 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place November 11-12 1995 Executive Council meeting V COMMITTEE REPORTS A FINANCE y MOTION Moved E McCollough XI seconded B Brown III accept 1996 Operating Budget Motion passed MOTION II Moved E McCollough XI seconded J Grigg II amend budget change Presidents budget $20000 Amendment passed MOTION III Moved J Grigg II seconded B McCollough XI amend budget include $5000 Resource Development Committee Amendment passed F PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MOTION IV D Brown EVP moved H Crispin IV seconded officers upon leaving Executive Council meeting verify recording secretarys voting sheet initial approval Motion passed G NATS PLANNING COMMITTEE MOTION V D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded Nats AAAAA contest 1996 July 7th through 28th Motion passed H PADCOM MOTION VI Pete Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded museum its attachments referred Frank V Ehling Complex Motion passed MOTION VII P Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded site named International Aeromodeling Center Motion passed VII NEW BUSINESS MOTION VIII Moved D Brown EVP seconded EMcCollough XI President Executive Vice President Chairman PADCOM authorized make offers commit purchase properties AMA Motion passed MOTION IX H Crispin IV moved B McCollough XI seconded provide $2000 University Illinois continuation Low Speed Airfoil Study Motion passed February 1996 137 Hi Youre probably surprised hear again since will no longer president January 1996 magazine deadlines such will March issue before hear new president certainly hope balance have able say something column makes sense something has helpful nine years adds up 100 columns Swan Song As know now have reading stuff am lifelong modeler probably will until day die Modeling has real adventure providing much satisfaction challenge has also contributed substantially chosen profession really wouldnt change much choice since aeromodeling has given much pleasure began modeling career very tender age have tried about everything grew up beginnings RC modeling have witnessed astonishing growth hobby drifted Pattern flying evolved spent thousands hours traveling contest trial Now enjoy Giant Scale modeling attend rallies possible neat thing about aeromodeling broad-based something everyone challenge design build yes invent have inquisitive mind aeromodeling have tell you9 like meet other like interests spend countless hours exploring intricacies airplane design construction aeromodeling you just want spend relaxing hours creating just go fly model aeromodeling wholesome pleasurable experience has attracted thousands people walks life around world trust have helped enjoy hobby maybe introduced something really worth past nine years frustration headaches have worth started back 1 970s decided should make positive contribution aeromodeling since given much joy served District III Vice President two terms pressures professional life prevented service waited until retirement has real adventure AMA has grown have seen astounding technical progress love future looks good contributed just little bit Im satisfied have asked time time about salary answer neither rest elected Council members volunteers out receive remuneration paid employees some fifty people Headquarters Muncie president Council receive expense reimbursement official business activities need people experience businesses management serve Executive Council encourage such modelers run office Vice President District AMA needs Believe experience will frustrating times something accomplished can feel have part solution thing has learned cant please everyone modelers have way looking particular aspect aeromodeling must willing take barbs well accolades also have have courage convictions make right choices good whole modeling community Youll get negative calls positive oneswhen things go well flier hes happy doesnt necessarily tell about will appreciate few letters written thank what doing must ready defend position getting angry Seeing hobby prosper develop well worth headaches would like again thank out have supportive wasnt encouragement time time would have real difficult certainly want publicly thank wife Clara has supportive Yes types stuff also quite often tries make better sense out what scribble want thank compatriots Executive Council staff Muncie gives much AMA really appreciate Finally successor will known time read give sympathy kidding aside wish follows God speed wisdom lead aeromodeling 21st century So used say Pattern competition .on heading NOW Model Aviation ber sometimes November sees standing trade show booth RCHTA show Chicago some reason show dread year dont know show such drudgery really good show still drudgery Perhaps fact four day show others three days less Perhaps format having two full days restricted just trade aisles barely populated although aisles important people business dealers Perhaps fact doors opened general public truly general public shows up vast majority people knowing little about model airplanes ask much shallower questions real modelers deal other shows Whatever it sometimes results treating question situation way later wish treated differently fourth day show real live modeler came up booth actually friend brought him over started talking about might get Juniors involved modelling idea simply encourage existing modelers give some unused equipment have laying around kid hanging over fence flying site bad idea told him fact told him thought very good idea stopped right would have right anxious get away typical push down knob stick make airplane go up engaged him conversation regarding problems attracting Juniors hobby told him thought might work well Chicagoland area due fact such high number flying sites forest preserve park areas much likely find kids looking over fence might work well typical situations flying site isolated also related forced further further out boonies flying sites getting harder harder get Juniors involvedparticularly Juniors family member adult modeler related feel real solution solving problem get kid family involved modeling back forth flying field club activities week after week have problem recruiting own members volunteer part task some realities society make difficult pull off Would let 10 12 year old child go off boonies adult dont know take part hobby dont know anything about Unfortunately gentleman talking took comments negative subject lack enthusiasm idea Upon reflection can see reaction trying invoke some discussion problems perceive making difficult us increase success rate attracting Juniors person obviously given some thought subject took remarks negativism idea Nothing could further truth think great idea would encourage club individual give try particularly think school childrens home might good place us consider giving unused obsolete goodies Unfortunately business card gentleman gave four names couldnt contact him hope reads As being written realize time write next AMA will have new president may may other two candidates position would like say right now whoever will have tough act follow Don Lowe Don has great personal friend mentor 25 years service AMA its leader last 9 years has fantastic Don has lead Executive Council through dynamic period AMs history style stability unprecedented short leadership during last 9 years will remembered forever Thanks Don d/Crispin Continued page 136 much like human ear B scale discriminating scale C scale flat scale over meter range useful determining frequency sound reading higher C scale scale sound mostly below 600 Hz interested sound quality such serious muffler engine propeller studies frequency analyzer necessary common would 1/3 Octave band analyzer Sound noise vs Distance Intensity decreases distance rate decrease depends local conditions reflecting surfaces other barriers also affected temperature wind humidity Ignoring potential reflection decrease 6 dB distance doubled between source receptor example reading 90 dB 9 feet reading should 84 dB 18 feet will see some small variation ground level variation level aircraft flight quite constant open line aircraft source FAIIAMA Measurements method recommended take readings 9 feet engine downwind right side over hard surface may entirely accurate terms design analysis measurement procedure does provide rather accurate very consistent method taking readingsThe fact repetitive means comparisons can made enables us make progress knowing everyone has potential meeting same set parameters Analysis required design serious testing Other Factors good muffler used several things show up using analyzer propeller sound level predominate factor can reduced several means can reduce levels through changing types propellers changing pitches diameters combination alterations Working lower tip speed down range 540-570 feet per second lower beneficial does mean hang larger propeller engine attempt run same rpm will surely get ruined engine Practice adjusting air fuel intake engine will provide satisfactory operation Some examples 12-inch diameter 11000 rpm equals 575 EPS 14-inch propeller 9000rpm equals 550 FPS 10inch propeller 12000rpm equals 524 FPS within range start seeing relative quiet sound levels Any further reduction continues lower sound levels through two very distinct properties first lowered levels due tip speed other lower exhaust frequency lower sound level due exhaust levels muffler becomes efficient Inflight sound levels further reduced flight can keep increased rpm due unloading minimum sound level due vibration through structure covering can reduced through use proper vibration isolation number systems market Most useful varying degrees should also consider lining spinner metal foam some such material prevent ringing assists lowering levels will read other items such intake noise lesser influence Again intake sound levels reduced through lowered rpm attempts lower through various devices usually much value attempt can create problems solved Most modelers versed analyzing flow losses through tubing other considerations Without devices engineered specific engines could create running problems Most carburetors quite sensitive units Study discourse thought some importance time continuation study will continue next issue favorite aeromodeling magazine uary 1996 139 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 THE INFORMATION AGE talk turns information systems some people get interested some people get edgy difference usually defined along lines something called computer literacy computer literate enjoy jumping discussion bits bytes get kick out holding forth relative merits Fords Chevys computer age youre computer literate probably start looking someone still speaks English doesnt confuse bore same time Regardless theres little question information systems affect nearly everything about life includes membership AMA AMA information business effective handling information critical mission organization future success tied directly ability handle large volumes information efficiently effectively Some may argue model airplane business what really day-to-day basis gather process disseminate information information enables Academy provide leadership organization competition protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers AMA Mission Statement 1994 gather information individuals other organizations process information use meet needs members communicate us some cases information helps clubs plan events lets others know about events other cases permits us identify areas common riskrisk can reduce developing communicating standards pooling resources underwrite individual members exposure portion risk cannot eliminate Gathering information also allows us consolidate knowledge about aeromodeling share knowledge widely possible information doesnt come cheap information age way handle information currently critical aspects Academys future success critical because information handling has evolved rapidly few organizations can stay ahead needs unless update information systems almost constant basis Like majority membership associations AMA has problems deciding handle complicated issue updating its information technology Move too fast end up expensive mistake Move too slowly find yourself back side power curve too little capacity members wondering computer keeps fouling up records Expectation levels far different 1995 years ago members sent membership applications mail paid check usually willing wait couple weeks confirmation membership processed growing number applications coming fax paid credit card number expectation levels demanding members expect confirmation come back quickly application came us information technology AMA now possesses need updating know Its hardware problem have networked set personal computers adequate modem informationDave Norris processing system hardware network supports territory Systems Manager David Norris assistant Rick Craig Dave technical wizard keeps everyone computing power Academy has taken well-used inventory aging personal computers rebuilt upgraded machines will handle demands modern operating systems software applications Ricks help Dave keeps hardware running keeps employees net software situation different matter Academys problem some time has membership database system running out capacity sophistication adaptability Its system evolved less-demanding environment system demands Rick Craig high levels maintenance system lacking ability effectively handle increasing demands modem distributed processing system Fortunately way new solution past summer AMA hired Greg Minch take over project will bring new membership database on-line Academys Headquarters within next year time Greg took over project plagued long series ofGreg Minch missteps mistakes project somehow always got shunted onto back burner because quick fixes patch jobs old system seemed constantly require brought Greg take different approach Instead doing everything inhouse decided ask consulting firm look what needed tell us thought should satisfy need hired firm wasnt selling hardware software solution own brought talk staff review operations ask us kind questions asked other membership associations similar information needs Once done asked consultants should ask bid developing database system put together Request Proposals would guarantee needs addressed new system Thats now have solicited proposals leading vendors association management software business have put together User Committee will evaluate proposals recommend choice best meets users needs future Greg coordinating will development implementation system choose through process next summer AMA will testing new system alongside current version would nice say once new information system place operating its own job will done can turn other things reality however likely get much break information systems development technology evolving too quickly future promises demanding flexibility change present has past next time going wait quite long move aggressively solution going start working solution before find have problem information business its tough play catch-up Model Aviation y Roulliard 1 F 11 [sjjjJjjsjjj Conneotcu Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT FUN FLY event happened August 12 & 13 1995 wrote several manufacturers hobby shops asking donations handed out door prizes event prizes thought would good opportunity gain some good will same time bring products attention modelers also mentioned names would published column Manufacturers donated fun fly AirtronicsFour-channel radio Model Airplane News12 six-month subscriptions Flying Models Decade Designs book Altech Discount certificate Balsa USA Thunderbug kit 4 discountcertificates Sig Balsa 6 packs hinges 2 cup holders K&B Sportster 45 engine Dave Brown Products 2 Six-Shooter pumps Applied Design Sheldons Hobby Futaba ACE Indy RIC Bridi Enterprises S&R Batteries Hobby Lobby Horizon Dist Omni Models Tower Hobbies Toms Hobby Corner RIC Buyers Warehouse Bob Smith Industries Windsor Propellers 12 T-bar sanders 3 $10 certificates 50% discount certificate $25 gift certificate $15 gift certificate 50% gift certificate 8 $10 gift certificates 3 $7 gift certificates Heat gun sealing iron epoxy 2 glow plugs 3 $5 Gift certificates $17 discount 40 ARF CyA adhesives Sig Seniorita kit CyA adhesives Props hat As can see some quite generous donations Thank items 41 manufacturers contacted 18 refused donate did respond Microhenrys Know cartoon characters have appearing Model Aviation about last eight years have enjoyed cartoons find right mark Now book received copy found very entertaining softbound 190 pages long Sound interesting books may ordered directly author Send $995 plus $L60 Ed Henry Box 581 St Peters MO 63376 Old-Time Pattern group trying create interest would aircraft designed before 1970 working set rules some locations hold events interested have input give call 617 934-6248 Propsnappers RIC Club have received word Jay Mealy AMA HQ Propsnappers have received GOLD LEADER CLUB AWARD congratulations Photos three pictures included last month because shortage space pictures provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire February 1996 141 racing can very close sometimes photo clearly documents Downeast Soaring Clubs Spring Glider meet new Boston NH held April 1 parking trees Identifying aircraft #1 turn marshals prior start Quickie 500 race heat Four aircraft needed heat flightllne aircraft normally parked Mike Luzzi daughter Christine New Haven CT setting needle valve Quickie 500 racer Christine Mikes caller very good New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkue7Cvergroerr Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dose Babcock 440 Stockton Street Higlrtstowv NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE APCENT CMR 4e0 eox 080 APO AE 09703 Wee De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Baskiog Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vince Jails00 16 Shaerrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Wait Geary 622 Pravklio Boulevard Abseovo NJ 08201-2717 George Buso 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam SaRis, dl Perry Avenue Latharo NY 13110-3433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camilios NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythress 2 Hewiock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdeoborg NY 13869-0081 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08500 Prequency Coordinator Ion Saute, 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13130-9007 315 690-2448 Meanwhile have appointed Roy Brown become new AVP Europe Roy related Tom Roy stationed Netherlands near German Belgium borders member MECA presently flies Dutch club Welcome aboard Roy have some big shoes fill 27 January 1996 Save date Central New York Model Aircraft Association will again hold annual Symposium returning format past years special descriptive presentations things aeromodeling will special year dedicate show late Ed Izzo will honor Eds wife Louise dinner evening Also upstate New York comes pictures Lazy 8 RIC Aircraft Clubs giant scale fly-in last summer held Johnstown NY first picture shows Russ Cecils Messerschmitt flown Ken Hall lands mains Next shot displaced Nick Ziroli Srs version German Stuka dive bomber normally equipped siren frighten population displaced reference Nick moving upstate Long Island Again have Ziroli aircraft #3 time Black Widow powered two G 38s stretches its mains reach terra firma seems wherever go run least WW giant scale model picture #4 depicts beautiful rendition famed Sopwith Pup three Johnstown meet column dedicated Nick Ziroli although might seem Its just rather prolific builder flyer again evidenced picture #5 beautiful 120 powered Taube close out Johnstown meet year have hard working ground crew headed CD Ron Chizek seated front impound crew Training Novices seems always activity beset trails tribulations crashes repairs good friends Clarence Ragland has come up training system have seen action can attest results Basically little different other basic systems does have some nuances make much effective Space does permit writing out entire simple process So want information system send self addressed envelope bearing two first class stamps will send copy procedure Better Clarence would happy show works can get up trained him want address send self addressed envelope first class stamp Ill send address telephone number Going Going Gone saw real nice gesture District II club auction few days ago local members has fairly large stable flyable aircraft Rather let models sit around collect dust donated trainer type aircraft less radio course auctioned youth under age 15 Now know lot folks have club flea markets auctions during winter months what better way get young person hobby aircraft already built flight proven Come folks turn loose rafterdwellers benefit youth America great would make feel cost lot less pleasure gain seeing new entry hobby holiday season upon us may wish very best season coming new year now runway clear Model Aviation again open column sad news passing prominent member AMA mourn passing District II Associate VP Thomas E Brown AVP Europe apparently suffered heart attack scuba diving off Dutch coast Tom retired active duty Air Force 1985 subsequently employed Hughes Training Inc Europe Tom will missed Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Internet few months ago mention made pertaining use Internet modelers Over past months usage has grown immensely Today form communication great benefit modeling community small amount information available address listed below http //coralbucknelledu/-chronstr/ornhtm Ornithopter Modelers Homepage Nathan Chronister student Bucknell University http//WWWnetaxscom/peopleImhmyersI vfsshtml Valley Forge Signal Seekers Includes highlights fine newsletter Hear Ye http/Iwwwtowerhobbiescomlrcwebhtml RIC Web Directory sponsored largest hobby shops world Although title RIC facets modeling categorized explore Believe current weather radar maps available Massachusetts Institute Technology others Did ever need accurate weather report modeling activities Model Airplane News Air Age Publishing can found http//wwwairagecoml newest magazine go online RC Modeler can found http//wwwmag-webcomlrc modeler/indexhtml site includes classified ads technical tips product reviews sites include technical data pictures club information can assist modelers recmodelsrcair recmodelsrcmisc recmodelsscale recaviationsimulators new group areas similar local bulletin board Academy Model Aeronautics will have its own web site near future service could provide membership endless Until happens may contact Vice President Bob Brown Internet address rlb4 @pittedu Leader Club Awards Congratulations two additional District II clubs have obtained Leader Club status within Academy Gold Leader Club award earned Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club involvement youth captured Adam Smiths picture Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Columbus Ohio has received Silver Leader Club award efforts taken Leader Clubs Academy create very positive atmosphere modeling club interested participating program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters information Jackson County Aeromodelers Jackson County West Virginia home small very enthusiastic club biplane following picture Andrews Aeromaster built Rolla Wallace 1968 Wayne County R/C Flyers Local publicity somewhat hard get . Wayne County R/C Flyers Wooster Ohio Recently local newspaper Daily Record highlighted club result front page coverage included five color pictures Congratulations club president Gregg Hildebrand entire club Tn County Wingsnappers Last year Tn County Wingsnappers Hamburg Pennsylvania added Swap Meet list club activities success event has prompted host Second Annual March 23 1996 As can see picture below turnout great Plan now attend years meet cant make dont forget great Fun Fly will held June 15 & 16 Contact Walter Gladney 665 Dunkels Church Road Kutztown PA 19530 Bob Evans Fly-In 7th Annual Bob Evans Fly-In hosted RC Aces Jackson Ohio Mountaineers Hillbillies RC Clubs Charleston WV Over fifty pilots registered event Bob Evans Farm Rio Grande Ohio As usual Bill Carper did outstanding job organizing event promote modeling Scale competition uary 1996 143 Jackson County Aeromodelers Some smiles Bethanna group Christian home abused foster children after flying picnic hosted Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club Looking bargain Check out TnCounty Wingenappers Swap Meet Fred DeMuro explains F-15 model Adopt-A-School program Ethan Allen Elementary School Stan Clarks Curtiss Falcon lands Bob Evans Fly-In Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 being written during second week November find outdoor activity has dwindled down practically zilch 1995 Raleigh Aeromasters have benefit fly scheduled Tidewater Soaring Society has Hardy Souls Meet end year Northern Virginia Radio Control hosts Snow Fly January may may see snow will probably last snow fly site longtime site passing scene last weekend October loaded events around District including first ever Tidewater Radio Control Show event has excellent potential once scheduling can finalized have large amount event competition during time show about fifty tables occupied have figures attendance show benefit show Kings Daughters Childrens Hospital proceeds go charity event scheduled repeat next year Control Line Carolina Criterium held David Waymer Park Model Aircraft Site Huntersville North Carolina 14-15 October event sponsored Metrolina Control Line Society Contest Director Dale Campbell noted FAI Team CL Scale flier annual contest draws large part East competitors far away Missouri up down coast events Scale Aerobatics see some best both Photo number gives sense line length waiting fly Photo number two Sgt Norm Whittle Langley Air Force Base checking out Sultan Photo three Sopwith flown Scale Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio turnout event usually very good brings out fair number spectators well Control Line appears growing segment model aviation area competition being promoted several groups especially Metrolina Club Norfolk Aeromodelers particular weekend began poorly rain times Saturday wind Sunday still people did come fly some potential combined Control Line Radio Control event site next year IMAC contest aerobatics under rules International Miniature Aerobatic Club held Mooresville North Carolina 14 October far know event type scheduled District IV event sponsored RC Wingers CD Tom Miller Again same weather factor case reduced number rounds event very interesting change radio control aerobatics familiar people Scale aerobatics liking check out rules Build aircraft practice drive Mooresville next Fail Regional Radio Control Fly-In Second Annual Eastern Regional Fly-In held Frankie Coburn Memorial Flying Field Greenville North Carolina Again attendance down because weather weekend turned out cold windy say flying fact flights made wide variety aircrafteverything very small Giants something said event such sanctioned IMAA AMA event run together along demonstrations number aircraft Last year able attend several seminars Numbers prevented seminars being held year field excellent site privately owned Frank Coburn has 200-foot 2600-foot runway What does need sort well-maintained grass runway Well starters Frank needs full size J-3 Kitten couple other aircraft belonging friends Another feature field track setup away runway operating RC cars Frank also operates Ram s Horn Hobbies shop entrance field nice touch year although evening air really got chilly bonfire Saturday evening bull wheels set up tables around Roast chicken trimmings served grand time Photo number four taken Saturday afternoon start several flights giant scale Lancaster aircraft built flown Larry Stenhouse Lany number other aircraft including Ryan ST T-33 Ducted fan performed great disregard strong gusty crosswinds Have ever seen Lancaster perform rolls Fantastic Other Happenings month October turned out busiest month year scheduled events District clubs hosted Free Flight Saunders Farm Free Flight Field Control Line mentioned above Pylon Racing Prince Georges RC Clubs field Bowie several IMAA Fly-In events other flying-type meets several Swap Shop/Auctions Flying Site Status New Meade Modelers reorganized club Fort Meade MD have site active once AMA Charter Club 3561 club has restricted membership priority military personnel Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM have new site will set next year Nash County Radio Control Club has also just found new site after having good part year Winston-Salem Radio Control Club also found replacement Thrift Field Howard County MD Radio Control Club has lost field hope have new very soon Model Aviation I-I 11 L ie] 1 m Alabama / Florida Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vise Presidents Bob Bartesoewica 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbetmina Chihasz sese Arbor Place Knoovllle TN 37917 James M Edwards 505 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briannood #157 Meridian M5 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 TOornise N Chadestos SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 236 Phenio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Aoe Miami Ft 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poeblo Paoo Annislon AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Le Eroodos FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroon Bind Panama City Beach FL32455 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Entanoia Lana Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Commiog GA 30131 Lee Webster 1005 Syoaworn Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micaliazi HC 566 Boo 10397 Faardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 5triobland Rd Intertachen FL 32148 Plrose 904 684-2517 have just returned Sanfordr Florida watched Bob Thomson Lee Dargue Ed Myersr Jay Ferrero other important club dignitaries open new field near city pictures arent back yet Ill feature next month Ernie Rayes president Robt Martin VP Bill Woodward Sec/Treas Kennedy Space Center model airplane club KARS Flyers Club have organized model plane group within national Kennedy Space Center itself flying models constantly hosted Shuttle Launch Director several astronauts recently flight instruction models have buddy Georgia active Free Flight picture below shows George awarding Allen Frasier 82 AMA Superior Service Award Son Wm Frasier left Allen built first model plane 1923 hollowed out dry corn stalk fuselage soft drink bottle cap nail punched thru nose block carved pine prop magazine pix & sanded shape rubber motor cut inner-tube claims didnt fly well probably didnt fly tried once . ay field named after Allen George wants know Kelsie Temples owner Remote Hobby Shop Pontiac SC says THANKS NO vote recent Council meeting reference Industry Assoc Program Kelsie speaking profits hobby shops make keep alive Pictured below Jimmy Prive Hudson Fla age 14 Jimmy says hes flying 5 years wishes children age also doing thanks letter picture Jimmy Al Wood wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach SC FunFly almost rained out 1 days out 2 quite Al says nice have pavilion snap above shows some winners Al Woods Fun-Fly L-R Mike Oberest Gerry McConnell Bill Cluntz Bob Mackey Assoc VPs Ward VanDuzer Georgia wants see Bill Rich control line model Bill lives Valrico Fla Ward snapped Muncie Precision Aerobatics show last month Ft Myers Fla other day snapped shot above Tony Greco wife Millie Tonys son Anthony left Tony built Cessna twin 310 has two 4 stroke YS-120s took year build Tony president Cape Coral RC Hawks Club Wally Zober past president RC World Flyers Orlando Fla also CD annual Ed Izzo Big Bird Memorial important person Central Florida model airplane scene Wally took picture Ed Stone big Yellow Birds Ed rarmod RCACF Big-Bird Fly-Ins Florida above Wally wants see Don MacGeorge holding Super Fly Stu Richmond controls Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico has no pix month because Joseph ladder taking down patio before hurricane Opal arrived ladder went out under him Joseph let go roof finally crashed cement below No broken bones After 3 visits hospital Joseph OK Ive told lot less gravity Puerto Rico unconfirmedstay off ladders Joseph Im off Muncie Indiana another AMA Council meeting Ill give detailed report vote issue Meeting 2 days uary 1996 145 Aeronca Sedan Steve SaugerHoward DGA 15-p Mike Weishans Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80858-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47204 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Lockheed C-130 Skip Mast special treat month few pictures FM Team Trials held August 1995 National Hying Site Muncie IN portion models present workmanship just gets better better Pictures courtesy J Griner RC SCALE Spitfire Mk IXc John Guenther Dornier 23G Al Kretz Domier 17Z-2 Steve Ashby Spitfire Mk IXc Jack Sheeks Ryan STA Dale Campbell F-86 Charlie Bauer 146 Model Aviation Ernest Harwood Pitts S-2 Cathy Bumstine CL SCALE Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick IIowa/ Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 guess last column have write district VP think total over hundred twenty have pleasure punching same old computer little IRS 80 model 100 sure has its travels too now have high-speed fancy units speed data processing up future being on-line WoridNet whatever arrives communication between membership clubs officers AMAHQ will seem easy adding present use CompuServe started use about seven years ago Looking back guess prospect having fax machines EC dream computer has built fax/modem card exciting events stages AMA s development occurred during past eleven years two significant ones task heading-up really large Naturally its Muncie Site president Don Lowe asked chair team find National Flying Site gave quite headache made joke needing Kevlar jacket protection inevitable nasty jabs now dream alive working well worth frustrations team committee outstanding now HQ moved too Museum has no equal future expanding facilities further development activity complex well sure am proud members have visited site cannot get smidgin great already time am still planning remain PADCOM Committee continue site acquisition development other sites am also Frequency Committee no longer required EC Member member trade way also read several newsletters clubs have purchased own sites order preserve flying activities Thats magnificent report can recall CARDS Michigan have another Iowa plus Calumet Flyers Wisconsin too Bud Gorman sent information Duluth Club has just bought boils down combination reasonable costs full club membership participation seems impossible too difficult achieve enough bodies pushing together get done way program within AMA help clubs purchase fields means letter credit Send information its never used Both candidates Districts chief position Don Joe excellent representatives ideas wishes yet also have strong business experience contribute EC Time will arrive AMA will have run completely like business several different sections divisions Dave Brown has several times discussed development being needed now change by-laws will significant have extremely lucky have excellent officers district selection very easy agreed take duties will name nearly thirty individuals bottom heart thank help making representation EC much effective easy Time ticking get uploaded editor must finally say much pleasure have meeting great modelers legends particular memory Nats Chicopee Ken Arnold dined converted rail coach walking out called name gentleman turned out Walt Good After introductions pleasantries walked out Ken said st met R/C God . true Walt deserves title Good flying Seveners keep noise down look get visit 96 may AVID uary 1996 147 Proud father son Mettatal Airport event Hit $1 claim Ray Vincents idea flying purpose Bill Brown photo Turn Off Violence activity Mettatal Airport Bill Brown BTART club Archie Adamisin Jr stretch-winding Delta Dart Bill Brown photo Sooland RC Modelers Sparling Field Woody Doss photo *iorkp AMA 9Odb 9fl I] I-1 i L mu mum 1 tin Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tunas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 5th ring away RsSOCIeIe viuc rreaidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70816 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first close-up look electric RC flying came past October 21 22 New Orleans La Stan John CD ably assisted Ben Mathews Jules Damare headed up group put Gulf States Electric fly-In Held Louisiana Polo Field marvelous site near Slidell La drew fliers huge area Envision rough outline Texas Kansas City New York down Florida over Louisiana get idea Anyone has ventured Cajun Country has missed real treat real southern hospitality know never spent pleasant time among nice people ever Electric thing has gone way beyond what Im sure us ever imagined electric CB man George Parks asked come out launch model him handed model almost dropped big sleek sailplane felt like weighed least 20 pounds can climb vertically amazing rate George proceeded perform vertical eights put perspective think standing average 61 size Pattern ship its tail VTOing straight up 60 mph Maybe faster relatively new group flies very sleek beautiful sailplanes divided classes size battery pack Old-Timers boot As new fast-growing events setting up consistent universal set basic regulations generally spoken growing pains What important majority fly event choose rules fly under advice use KISS guide Keep Simple Stupid As dont get too Hi-Tech purest form design often fewest parts above keep FUN best example sort problem various FAI events Most now refined such high degree participation has dropped select few World Champion standpoint expected problem comes few participate funds raised entry fees various team trials greatly diminished diminished funds comes fact sponsorship various teams travel various points around world disproportionate number involved Certainly easy matter resolved country least countries events fly primarily FA schedule last count recall Nats schedule carried something like 92 separate events Certainly us need something about matter events Fun certainly main theme group Louisiana top competitor probably Paul Perret 95 AMA Nats winner think Rich Vaughn FAI team have no fun Mike Finnin Boyd OBrien rest great bunch Bayou Country Friday night preparations Saturdays start completed some bunch took along dinner Mike Finnin knew fabulous seafood house riding Boyd following Mike took us 1 hours go 20 miles As Stan John said sure am glad someone knew way great food Mike Probably farthest traveled Bob Aberle drove Long Island NY Bob some very interesting belt-reduction drives models whole Electric scene reminds 1 940s control line free flight modeling Nothing etched stone days Almost anything tried new experience So such new entry area just starting explored Granted have advanced technology advantages derived aerospace industry etc application new products new horizon cannot help both interesting exciting Above offers place entry level modelers get started nothing else So events have refined such high degree have left no room entry level modeler what about modeler has dormant 20 30 years Does favorite thing modeling have place person would like get active again just get started Think about Sooner Circle Burners CL Contest May 2021 1995 Since started flying CL 1960 first contest Precision Aerobatics fliers outnumbered Combat fliers 12-3 John Lowery Fox Mfg introduced new Fox 46 Stunt engine flew very smooth powerful No word time will produced commerciallyjust maybe Marlin McGee AVP 148 Model Aviation Simpson District VIII AVP presents AMA Hall Fame Award Frank Hoover founder ECE CG Electronics F&M Electronics Gary Kyle flew 30-inch Pacific Ace Flying Aces meet Albuquerque Power Hi-Line Mini 6 three cells Super Slow Combat winners Joe McKinzie Ft Worth first Andy Minor Amarillo second Mike Finnegan Oklahoma City third Joe took first Events Andy Minor second Finnegan entered Super Slow Ben Matthews being presented appreciation award / Kansas / Nebraska ,rnOt5I South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota 2Paul Hassler 3E Gustafson 4Greg 39th Annual Red River Valley Championships great turnout year large representation out-of-town fliers good weathera little windy didnt bother flying club growing again picking up new members Its really great see renewed interest CL flying again Glenn Nyhus President FM Skylarks Fargo ND News Colorado Contest ResultsPikes Peak IMAC 95 4th Annual Scale Aerobatics Contest Sept 2-3 1995 Colorado Springs Colorado Basic I Chuck Schone 8188% 2 Paul Munninghaff 3 Robert Suding 6925% 4 Doug Becham 6610% 5 Zdenek Stejskal 6548% 6 Dan Brunson 6428% 7 Jack Dunahue 6125% 8 Pat Riley 9 Rick Harper 5750% Sportsman 1 Pete Illick7938% 7328% 7390% 6748% 5974% Advanced 1 Brian Hoff 2 Dave Miller 7587% 5743% 4th annual Scale Aerobatic Contest has well attended great two days flying IMAC contest year supported large number sponsors manufacturers local hobby dealers several prices have received pilot though attendance wasnt what hoped 15 contestants 12 volunteerslhelpers large number spectators enjoyed 2 days aerobatic flying Basic class large variety models ranging 91 powered ACE Bingo 12 power Pattern aircraft G62 powered Large STINGER Sportsman Advanced class range Goldberg SU Extra 300 Ultimate Midwest Extra 300S twin Mold powered 30% Extra 300S Thanks able CD Dave Miller IMAC event succes hope better Pikes Peak IMAC 96 Labor Day Zdenek Stejskal Colorado IMAC rep News Kansas Nostalgia Pattern Contest September 10 could have better day weather wise Part cloudy cool tempratures light breeze Unfortunately showed up rained out spring event did come time Nevertheless did great day flying impressed event flying started approximately 10 am flew 3 complete rounds gave pilot throwaway round necessary break tie second place Class Aircraft competing consisted old new aircraft proved very competitive no matter what type being flown Final standings Class Stephen Schartz Gary Shelton Terry Brox Paul Marshall Extra 300 First Piper CubSecond Pussy Cat Third Trainer Fourth Class B Bob Arnett Curtis Schmidt Clay Schmidt 6033% T2A First Extra 300 Second Extra 300 Third Class C Jarold Schmidt Jerry Voth Extra 300 First EUlA Second February 1996 149 National champion Pete Mazur flying MO-i carrier model Getting ready Mouse Racing Some contestants F-M Skylarks model contest 15 Carrier Profile Carrier airplanes pilots Winners Fox 35 Sport Race Jim Mowety Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators District X Meeting Planned annual District X staff membership meeting being planned weekend January 2021 during southern California hobby shows year both hobby shows being held same weekend attempting hold meetings both IMS Show Pasadena California Hobby Expo Long Beach January meeting will include first major planning session 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition anyone interested event wishing participate welcome encouraged attend As always will have open question-and-answer sessions allow membership opportunity ask questions directly District staff representatives AMA Headquarters also have several new staff members introduce numerous awards present will again have awards luncheon Saturday honor several individuals clubs hobby organizations have demonstrated outstanding performance have made significant contributions aeromodeling detailed information will sent District X clubs additional information can obtained contacting local AVPs AMA soon Internet Following less-than-overwhelming success AIVIA electronic bulletin board AMA Publications Committee has taken advice of BBS participants will soon publish AMA World Wide Web page part Internet first stages page will primarily provide information downloading capability will eventually fully interactive allow membership application chartering sanctioning catalog sales other membership operations rather painful learning experience BBS Committee taldng much conservative approach establishing VWW page will launch aspects service until fully developed tested operational Initially service will include chat sessions interactive forums however will hypertext links other modeling services District X also considering separate home page part AMA network would allow immediate publication district issues activities exchange newsletter material information local events district web page strictly conceptual point would like throw open suggestions ideas will discussing issue much detail District X meeting January District X member chair AMA Education Committee Charles Kelley Long Beach California founder director 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy has earned national acclaim its educational programming Anaheim School District successful program excellent example contributions local clubs AMA members can make community promoting model aviation using aeromodeling means enhancing youth education Charles has appointed chairman AMA Education Committee help expanding type progratnniing assist developing other educational programs use AMA chartered clubs members other aeromodeling organizations Congratulations Charles know contributions will add greatly success committee future development educational programs months column being submitted just days before closing balloting 95 AMA election though results yet known would like take opportunity thank individuals offered demonstrated support bid position President AMA No matter what outcome may tremendous flow ideas suggestions will invaluable allowing better serve membership heartfelt thanks goes out supported everyone participated election process Till next time best wishes great holiday season em safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 70712 1676 Associate Vice Presidents September 2 1995 US Free Flight AlsohonoredattheUSFF Championships Lost Hills theChampionships Hall Fame extreme pleasure participating therecipient Bill Wylam Bill noted presentation AMA Hall Fame Awardillustrator inducted AMA past District X VP Vic Cunnyngham RHall Fame lifes work Adding prominence affair wasillustrating thousands aircraft plans opportunity Vics son Vicand drawings Bill has published Cunnyngham Jr present prestigiousnumerous books drawings can award Dad Vic Jr also very activefound Model Airplane News free flighter proprietor Grandpasother publications Bill wife Antique Hobbies Pomona Californiatraveled home Santa Barbara join us award presentation Despite erroneous reports contrary Hall Famer Bob Palmer R means well active met up Bob during recent visit Sepulveda Basin San Fernando Valley found him enjoying favorite pastimes visiting friends like Walt Prey L local control line site Free Flight modeling young young heart Pictured AMA Junior member participants years US Free Flight Championships Sponsored California United Free Flighters annual championship held worldclass NFFS free flight site Lost Hills California years event once again blessed prefect weather free flighters young old enjoyed great Labor Day weekend Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW ureat FslIs MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 nil Horstman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 will honor Dr Ralph Brooke induction AMA Hall Fame Saturday February 3 96 Saturday Poyallup EXPO weekend no-host cocktail hour 6pm will followed 7pm buffet dinner Antons 3207 B Main St Puyallup make sure have enough food please call Paul Cole 206 488-0343 Jean Brooke McGarah 206 824-5440 tell coming can turn kids model aviation Two photos show Gil Coughlin does Kids interested models Check out looks faces Northwest Fireballs U/C Club participates Pearson Air Park 4th July Celebration teaching kids fly U/C models equipment donated Frank Macy included ample number Firebaby Ils well some Franks new replicas closely resemble original AJ Firebaby Photos Jim Cameron pit crew Dave Royer left Jim Holmack Gary Harris teaches student bow student does own will usual scheduling meeting following general meeting Puyallup meets scheduled will 15th anniversary Volcano Meet Zillah May 18 & 19 Yes know Zillab going long before name changed 81 commemorate rock rained 80 meet Benton Co R/C club members Farrell Finley Phil Lukawitz came up pictured composite Farrell built Antic Bipe Phil built scale Space Shuttle What could logical using Antic haul shuttle altitude Photos Dewey Mosier Antic-Shuttle composite air launches recovery missions flown An important U/C contest spring 25th Anniversary NW Regionals Eugene largest U/C meets anywhere special things being planned uary 1996 151 Gil Coughlin shows omithopter 4th & 5th graders LP Brown School
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 EDUCATION Recent letters articles aeromodeling publications reveal some lack understanding nature sound involve generation sound relationship hearing sound levels frequencies means attaining lowered sound levels has published before fact repeated number times Whether seeming lack understanding due fact everyone reads particular publication issue publications some importance involved getting point lowered sound levels primary goals Academy education other important subjects handbook Sound Model Aeronautics published primer subject all-inclusive study rather fundamental document considered means imparting basic understanding purist could certainly find fault reason argument handbook Nonetheless fills niche development understanding apparently need reiterate some facts periodically new aeromodeling also finally interested doing something about loud operation first thing understand concerning subject determine just what talking about accustomed reading about noise thus think of terms difficulty noise measurable term individual has different perceptions comes noise Sound proper term because generation sound pressure measurable dynamic action Sound also recognized proper term government publications related subject control ordinances Let us consider some truisms relative sound refer value Sound Pressure Level term level used indicate scale logarithmic linear Also units decibels dBSound Power energy causes pressure wave develop hut no watt meters available measure Sound Power measure Sound Pressure Level First look horsepower speed increase Sound Pressure Level dB equal 10 times log horsepower ratio increase What does mean Doubling horsepower produces about 3 dB rise sound levels increase SPL dB equal 30 times log rpm ratio increase Doubling speed produces increase about 9 dB factors relating propellers some variance fact concern aerodynamic effects Speed Sound will see references speed sound relative propeller tip speed usually stated feet per second practical purposes speed sound function temperature can found taking 3342 times square root temperature degrees Fahrenheit Absolute Absolute 45969 degrees F means day thermometer reads 72 degrees absolute temperature 53169 degrees speed sound would 1130 feet per second Calculation tip speed feet per second will provide estimate ratio value speed sound Remember dealing airfoil tip propellers result does take consideration actual airflow velocity across tip Sound Power Level seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Sound Power Level As stated above Sound Power energy Sound Power Level decibel measurement course related relationship such doubling Power will result change Sound Power Level 3 dB can look stating reduction 3 dB Level results reduction sound half talk about levels required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power generated Weighting The sound meter has what known weighted scales Radio Shack meter provides two weighting networks Most meters meeting federal standards provide three scales B C scales scale reacts sound Continued page 139 136 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place November 11-12 1995 Executive Council meeting V COMMITTEE REPORTS A FINANCE y MOTION Moved E McCollough XI seconded B Brown III accept 1996 Operating Budget Motion passed MOTION II Moved E McCollough XI seconded J Grigg II amend budget change Presidents budget $20000 Amendment passed MOTION III Moved J Grigg II seconded B McCollough XI amend budget include $5000 Resource Development Committee Amendment passed F PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MOTION IV D Brown EVP moved H Crispin IV seconded officers upon leaving Executive Council meeting verify recording secretarys voting sheet initial approval Motion passed G NATS PLANNING COMMITTEE MOTION V D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded Nats AAAAA contest 1996 July 7th through 28th Motion passed H PADCOM MOTION VI Pete Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded museum its attachments referred Frank V Ehling Complex Motion passed MOTION VII P Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded site named International Aeromodeling Center Motion passed VII NEW BUSINESS MOTION VIII Moved D Brown EVP seconded EMcCollough XI President Executive Vice President Chairman PADCOM authorized make offers commit purchase properties AMA Motion passed MOTION IX H Crispin IV moved B McCollough XI seconded provide $2000 University Illinois continuation Low Speed Airfoil Study Motion passed February 1996 137 Hi Youre probably surprised hear again since will no longer president January 1996 magazine deadlines such will March issue before hear new president certainly hope balance have able say something column makes sense something has helpful nine years adds up 100 columns Swan Song As know now have reading stuff am lifelong modeler probably will until day die Modeling has real adventure providing much satisfaction challenge has also contributed substantially chosen profession really wouldnt change much choice since aeromodeling has given much pleasure began modeling career very tender age have tried about everything grew up beginnings RC modeling have witnessed astonishing growth hobby drifted Pattern flying evolved spent thousands hours traveling contest trial Now enjoy Giant Scale modeling attend rallies possible neat thing about aeromodeling broad-based something everyone challenge design build yes invent have inquisitive mind aeromodeling have tell you9 like meet other like interests spend countless hours exploring intricacies airplane design construction aeromodeling you just want spend relaxing hours creating just go fly model aeromodeling wholesome pleasurable experience has attracted thousands people walks life around world trust have helped enjoy hobby maybe introduced something really worth past nine years frustration headaches have worth started back 1 970s decided should make positive contribution aeromodeling since given much joy served District III Vice President two terms pressures professional life prevented service waited until retirement has real adventure AMA has grown have seen astounding technical progress love future looks good contributed just little bit Im satisfied have asked time time about salary answer neither rest elected Council members volunteers out receive remuneration paid employees some fifty people Headquarters Muncie president Council receive expense reimbursement official business activities need people experience businesses management serve Executive Council encourage such modelers run office Vice President District AMA needs Believe experience will frustrating times something accomplished can feel have part solution thing has learned cant please everyone modelers have way looking particular aspect aeromodeling must willing take barbs well accolades also have have courage convictions make right choices good whole modeling community Youll get negative calls positive oneswhen things go well flier hes happy doesnt necessarily tell about will appreciate few letters written thank what doing must ready defend position getting angry Seeing hobby prosper develop well worth headaches would like again thank out have supportive wasnt encouragement time time would have real difficult certainly want publicly thank wife Clara has supportive Yes types stuff also quite often tries make better sense out what scribble want thank compatriots Executive Council staff Muncie gives much AMA really appreciate Finally successor will known time read give sympathy kidding aside wish follows God speed wisdom lead aeromodeling 21st century So used say Pattern competition .on heading NOW Model Aviation ber sometimes November sees standing trade show booth RCHTA show Chicago some reason show dread year dont know show such drudgery really good show still drudgery Perhaps fact four day show others three days less Perhaps format having two full days restricted just trade aisles barely populated although aisles important people business dealers Perhaps fact doors opened general public truly general public shows up vast majority people knowing little about model airplanes ask much shallower questions real modelers deal other shows Whatever it sometimes results treating question situation way later wish treated differently fourth day show real live modeler came up booth actually friend brought him over started talking about might get Juniors involved modelling idea simply encourage existing modelers give some unused equipment have laying around kid hanging over fence flying site bad idea told him fact told him thought very good idea stopped right would have right anxious get away typical push down knob stick make airplane go up engaged him conversation regarding problems attracting Juniors hobby told him thought might work well Chicagoland area due fact such high number flying sites forest preserve park areas much likely find kids looking over fence might work well typical situations flying site isolated also related forced further further out boonies flying sites getting harder harder get Juniors involvedparticularly Juniors family member adult modeler related feel real solution solving problem get kid family involved modeling back forth flying field club activities week after week have problem recruiting own members volunteer part task some realities society make difficult pull off Would let 10 12 year old child go off boonies adult dont know take part hobby dont know anything about Unfortunately gentleman talking took comments negative subject lack enthusiasm idea Upon reflection can see reaction trying invoke some discussion problems perceive making difficult us increase success rate attracting Juniors person obviously given some thought subject took remarks negativism idea Nothing could further truth think great idea would encourage club individual give try particularly think school childrens home might good place us consider giving unused obsolete goodies Unfortunately business card gentleman gave four names couldnt contact him hope reads As being written realize time write next AMA will have new president may may other two candidates position would like say right now whoever will have tough act follow Don Lowe Don has great personal friend mentor 25 years service AMA its leader last 9 years has fantastic Don has lead Executive Council through dynamic period AMs history style stability unprecedented short leadership during last 9 years will remembered forever Thanks Don d/Crispin Continued page 136 much like human ear B scale discriminating scale C scale flat scale over meter range useful determining frequency sound reading higher C scale scale sound mostly below 600 Hz interested sound quality such serious muffler engine propeller studies frequency analyzer necessary common would 1/3 Octave band analyzer Sound noise vs Distance Intensity decreases distance rate decrease depends local conditions reflecting surfaces other barriers also affected temperature wind humidity Ignoring potential reflection decrease 6 dB distance doubled between source receptor example reading 90 dB 9 feet reading should 84 dB 18 feet will see some small variation ground level variation level aircraft flight quite constant open line aircraft source FAIIAMA Measurements method recommended take readings 9 feet engine downwind right side over hard surface may entirely accurate terms design analysis measurement procedure does provide rather accurate very consistent method taking readingsThe fact repetitive means comparisons can made enables us make progress knowing everyone has potential meeting same set parameters Analysis required design serious testing Other Factors good muffler used several things show up using analyzer propeller sound level predominate factor can reduced several means can reduce levels through changing types propellers changing pitches diameters combination alterations Working lower tip speed down range 540-570 feet per second lower beneficial does mean hang larger propeller engine attempt run same rpm will surely get ruined engine Practice adjusting air fuel intake engine will provide satisfactory operation Some examples 12-inch diameter 11000 rpm equals 575 EPS 14-inch propeller 9000rpm equals 550 FPS 10inch propeller 12000rpm equals 524 FPS within range start seeing relative quiet sound levels Any further reduction continues lower sound levels through two very distinct properties first lowered levels due tip speed other lower exhaust frequency lower sound level due exhaust levels muffler becomes efficient Inflight sound levels further reduced flight can keep increased rpm due unloading minimum sound level due vibration through structure covering can reduced through use proper vibration isolation number systems market Most useful varying degrees should also consider lining spinner metal foam some such material prevent ringing assists lowering levels will read other items such intake noise lesser influence Again intake sound levels reduced through lowered rpm attempts lower through various devices usually much value attempt can create problems solved Most modelers versed analyzing flow losses through tubing other considerations Without devices engineered specific engines could create running problems Most carburetors quite sensitive units Study discourse thought some importance time continuation study will continue next issue favorite aeromodeling magazine uary 1996 139 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 THE INFORMATION AGE talk turns information systems some people get interested some people get edgy difference usually defined along lines something called computer literacy computer literate enjoy jumping discussion bits bytes get kick out holding forth relative merits Fords Chevys computer age youre computer literate probably start looking someone still speaks English doesnt confuse bore same time Regardless theres little question information systems affect nearly everything about life includes membership AMA AMA information business effective handling information critical mission organization future success tied directly ability handle large volumes information efficiently effectively Some may argue model airplane business what really day-to-day basis gather process disseminate information information enables Academy provide leadership organization competition protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers AMA Mission Statement 1994 gather information individuals other organizations process information use meet needs members communicate us some cases information helps clubs plan events lets others know about events other cases permits us identify areas common riskrisk can reduce developing communicating standards pooling resources underwrite individual members exposure portion risk cannot eliminate Gathering information also allows us consolidate knowledge about aeromodeling share knowledge widely possible information doesnt come cheap information age way handle information currently critical aspects Academys future success critical because information handling has evolved rapidly few organizations can stay ahead needs unless update information systems almost constant basis Like majority membership associations AMA has problems deciding handle complicated issue updating its information technology Move too fast end up expensive mistake Move too slowly find yourself back side power curve too little capacity members wondering computer keeps fouling up records Expectation levels far different 1995 years ago members sent membership applications mail paid check usually willing wait couple weeks confirmation membership processed growing number applications coming fax paid credit card number expectation levels demanding members expect confirmation come back quickly application came us information technology AMA now possesses need updating know Its hardware problem have networked set personal computers adequate modem informationDave Norris processing system hardware network supports territory Systems Manager David Norris assistant Rick Craig Dave technical wizard keeps everyone computing power Academy has taken well-used inventory aging personal computers rebuilt upgraded machines will handle demands modern operating systems software applications Ricks help Dave keeps hardware running keeps employees net software situation different matter Academys problem some time has membership database system running out capacity sophistication adaptability Its system evolved less-demanding environment system demands Rick Craig high levels maintenance system lacking ability effectively handle increasing demands modem distributed processing system Fortunately way new solution past summer AMA hired Greg Minch take over project will bring new membership database on-line Academys Headquarters within next year time Greg took over project plagued long series ofGreg Minch missteps mistakes project somehow always got shunted onto back burner because quick fixes patch jobs old system seemed constantly require brought Greg take different approach Instead doing everything inhouse decided ask consulting firm look what needed tell us thought should satisfy need hired firm wasnt selling hardware software solution own brought talk staff review operations ask us kind questions asked other membership associations similar information needs Once done asked consultants should ask bid developing database system put together Request Proposals would guarantee needs addressed new system Thats now have solicited proposals leading vendors association management software business have put together User Committee will evaluate proposals recommend choice best meets users needs future Greg coordinating will development implementation system choose through process next summer AMA will testing new system alongside current version would nice say once new information system place operating its own job will done can turn other things reality however likely get much break information systems development technology evolving too quickly future promises demanding flexibility change present has past next time going wait quite long move aggressively solution going start working solution before find have problem information business its tough play catch-up Model Aviation y Roulliard 1 F 11 [sjjjJjjsjjj Conneotcu Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT FUN FLY event happened August 12 & 13 1995 wrote several manufacturers hobby shops asking donations handed out door prizes event prizes thought would good opportunity gain some good will same time bring products attention modelers also mentioned names would published column Manufacturers donated fun fly AirtronicsFour-channel radio Model Airplane News12 six-month subscriptions Flying Models Decade Designs book Altech Discount certificate Balsa USA Thunderbug kit 4 discountcertificates Sig Balsa 6 packs hinges 2 cup holders K&B Sportster 45 engine Dave Brown Products 2 Six-Shooter pumps Applied Design Sheldons Hobby Futaba ACE Indy RIC Bridi Enterprises S&R Batteries Hobby Lobby Horizon Dist Omni Models Tower Hobbies Toms Hobby Corner RIC Buyers Warehouse Bob Smith Industries Windsor Propellers 12 T-bar sanders 3 $10 certificates 50% discount certificate $25 gift certificate $15 gift certificate 50% gift certificate 8 $10 gift certificates 3 $7 gift certificates Heat gun sealing iron epoxy 2 glow plugs 3 $5 Gift certificates $17 discount 40 ARF CyA adhesives Sig Seniorita kit CyA adhesives Props hat As can see some quite generous donations Thank items 41 manufacturers contacted 18 refused donate did respond Microhenrys Know cartoon characters have appearing Model Aviation about last eight years have enjoyed cartoons find right mark Now book received copy found very entertaining softbound 190 pages long Sound interesting books may ordered directly author Send $995 plus $L60 Ed Henry Box 581 St Peters MO 63376 Old-Time Pattern group trying create interest would aircraft designed before 1970 working set rules some locations hold events interested have input give call 617 934-6248 Propsnappers RIC Club have received word Jay Mealy AMA HQ Propsnappers have received GOLD LEADER CLUB AWARD congratulations Photos three pictures included last month because shortage space pictures provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire February 1996 141 racing can very close sometimes photo clearly documents Downeast Soaring Clubs Spring Glider meet new Boston NH held April 1 parking trees Identifying aircraft #1 turn marshals prior start Quickie 500 race heat Four aircraft needed heat flightllne aircraft normally parked Mike Luzzi daughter Christine New Haven CT setting needle valve Quickie 500 racer Christine Mikes caller very good New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkue7Cvergroerr Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dose Babcock 440 Stockton Street Higlrtstowv NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE APCENT CMR 4e0 eox 080 APO AE 09703 Wee De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Baskiog Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vince Jails00 16 Shaerrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Wait Geary 622 Pravklio Boulevard Abseovo NJ 08201-2717 George Buso 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam SaRis, dl Perry Avenue Latharo NY 13110-3433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camilios NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythress 2 Hewiock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdeoborg NY 13869-0081 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08500 Prequency Coordinator Ion Saute, 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13130-9007 315 690-2448 Meanwhile have appointed Roy Brown become new AVP Europe Roy related Tom Roy stationed Netherlands near German Belgium borders member MECA presently flies Dutch club Welcome aboard Roy have some big shoes fill 27 January 1996 Save date Central New York Model Aircraft Association will again hold annual Symposium returning format past years special descriptive presentations things aeromodeling will special year dedicate show late Ed Izzo will honor Eds wife Louise dinner evening Also upstate New York comes pictures Lazy 8 RIC Aircraft Clubs giant scale fly-in last summer held Johnstown NY first picture shows Russ Cecils Messerschmitt flown Ken Hall lands mains Next shot displaced Nick Ziroli Srs version German Stuka dive bomber normally equipped siren frighten population displaced reference Nick moving upstate Long Island Again have Ziroli aircraft #3 time Black Widow powered two G 38s stretches its mains reach terra firma seems wherever go run least WW giant scale model picture #4 depicts beautiful rendition famed Sopwith Pup three Johnstown meet column dedicated Nick Ziroli although might seem Its just rather prolific builder flyer again evidenced picture #5 beautiful 120 powered Taube close out Johnstown meet year have hard working ground crew headed CD Ron Chizek seated front impound crew Training Novices seems always activity beset trails tribulations crashes repairs good friends Clarence Ragland has come up training system have seen action can attest results Basically little different other basic systems does have some nuances make much effective Space does permit writing out entire simple process So want information system send self addressed envelope bearing two first class stamps will send copy procedure Better Clarence would happy show works can get up trained him want address send self addressed envelope first class stamp Ill send address telephone number Going Going Gone saw real nice gesture District II club auction few days ago local members has fairly large stable flyable aircraft Rather let models sit around collect dust donated trainer type aircraft less radio course auctioned youth under age 15 Now know lot folks have club flea markets auctions during winter months what better way get young person hobby aircraft already built flight proven Come folks turn loose rafterdwellers benefit youth America great would make feel cost lot less pleasure gain seeing new entry hobby holiday season upon us may wish very best season coming new year now runway clear Model Aviation again open column sad news passing prominent member AMA mourn passing District II Associate VP Thomas E Brown AVP Europe apparently suffered heart attack scuba diving off Dutch coast Tom retired active duty Air Force 1985 subsequently employed Hughes Training Inc Europe Tom will missed Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Internet few months ago mention made pertaining use Internet modelers Over past months usage has grown immensely Today form communication great benefit modeling community small amount information available address listed below http //coralbucknelledu/-chronstr/ornhtm Ornithopter Modelers Homepage Nathan Chronister student Bucknell University http//WWWnetaxscom/peopleImhmyersI vfsshtml Valley Forge Signal Seekers Includes highlights fine newsletter Hear Ye http/Iwwwtowerhobbiescomlrcwebhtml RIC Web Directory sponsored largest hobby shops world Although title RIC facets modeling categorized explore Believe current weather radar maps available Massachusetts Institute Technology others Did ever need accurate weather report modeling activities Model Airplane News Air Age Publishing can found http//wwwairagecoml newest magazine go online RC Modeler can found http//wwwmag-webcomlrc modeler/indexhtml site includes classified ads technical tips product reviews sites include technical data pictures club information can assist modelers recmodelsrcair recmodelsrcmisc recmodelsscale recaviationsimulators new group areas similar local bulletin board Academy Model Aeronautics will have its own web site near future service could provide membership endless Until happens may contact Vice President Bob Brown Internet address rlb4 @pittedu Leader Club Awards Congratulations two additional District II clubs have obtained Leader Club status within Academy Gold Leader Club award earned Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club involvement youth captured Adam Smiths picture Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Columbus Ohio has received Silver Leader Club award efforts taken Leader Clubs Academy create very positive atmosphere modeling club interested participating program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters information Jackson County Aeromodelers Jackson County West Virginia home small very enthusiastic club biplane following picture Andrews Aeromaster built Rolla Wallace 1968 Wayne County R/C Flyers Local publicity somewhat hard get . Wayne County R/C Flyers Wooster Ohio Recently local newspaper Daily Record highlighted club result front page coverage included five color pictures Congratulations club president Gregg Hildebrand entire club Tn County Wingsnappers Last year Tn County Wingsnappers Hamburg Pennsylvania added Swap Meet list club activities success event has prompted host Second Annual March 23 1996 As can see picture below turnout great Plan now attend years meet cant make dont forget great Fun Fly will held June 15 & 16 Contact Walter Gladney 665 Dunkels Church Road Kutztown PA 19530 Bob Evans Fly-In 7th Annual Bob Evans Fly-In hosted RC Aces Jackson Ohio Mountaineers Hillbillies RC Clubs Charleston WV Over fifty pilots registered event Bob Evans Farm Rio Grande Ohio As usual Bill Carper did outstanding job organizing event promote modeling Scale competition uary 1996 143 Jackson County Aeromodelers Some smiles Bethanna group Christian home abused foster children after flying picnic hosted Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club Looking bargain Check out TnCounty Wingenappers Swap Meet Fred DeMuro explains F-15 model Adopt-A-School program Ethan Allen Elementary School Stan Clarks Curtiss Falcon lands Bob Evans Fly-In Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 being written during second week November find outdoor activity has dwindled down practically zilch 1995 Raleigh Aeromasters have benefit fly scheduled Tidewater Soaring Society has Hardy Souls Meet end year Northern Virginia Radio Control hosts Snow Fly January may may see snow will probably last snow fly site longtime site passing scene last weekend October loaded events around District including first ever Tidewater Radio Control Show event has excellent potential once scheduling can finalized have large amount event competition during time show about fifty tables occupied have figures attendance show benefit show Kings Daughters Childrens Hospital proceeds go charity event scheduled repeat next year Control Line Carolina Criterium held David Waymer Park Model Aircraft Site Huntersville North Carolina 14-15 October event sponsored Metrolina Control Line Society Contest Director Dale Campbell noted FAI Team CL Scale flier annual contest draws large part East competitors far away Missouri up down coast events Scale Aerobatics see some best both Photo number gives sense line length waiting fly Photo number two Sgt Norm Whittle Langley Air Force Base checking out Sultan Photo three Sopwith flown Scale Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio turnout event usually very good brings out fair number spectators well Control Line appears growing segment model aviation area competition being promoted several groups especially Metrolina Club Norfolk Aeromodelers particular weekend began poorly rain times Saturday wind Sunday still people did come fly some potential combined Control Line Radio Control event site next year IMAC contest aerobatics under rules International Miniature Aerobatic Club held Mooresville North Carolina 14 October far know event type scheduled District IV event sponsored RC Wingers CD Tom Miller Again same weather factor case reduced number rounds event very interesting change radio control aerobatics familiar people Scale aerobatics liking check out rules Build aircraft practice drive Mooresville next Fail Regional Radio Control Fly-In Second Annual Eastern Regional Fly-In held Frankie Coburn Memorial Flying Field Greenville North Carolina Again attendance down because weather weekend turned out cold windy say flying fact flights made wide variety aircrafteverything very small Giants something said event such sanctioned IMAA AMA event run together along demonstrations number aircraft Last year able attend several seminars Numbers prevented seminars being held year field excellent site privately owned Frank Coburn has 200-foot 2600-foot runway What does need sort well-maintained grass runway Well starters Frank needs full size J-3 Kitten couple other aircraft belonging friends Another feature field track setup away runway operating RC cars Frank also operates Ram s Horn Hobbies shop entrance field nice touch year although evening air really got chilly bonfire Saturday evening bull wheels set up tables around Roast chicken trimmings served grand time Photo number four taken Saturday afternoon start several flights giant scale Lancaster aircraft built flown Larry Stenhouse Lany number other aircraft including Ryan ST T-33 Ducted fan performed great disregard strong gusty crosswinds Have ever seen Lancaster perform rolls Fantastic Other Happenings month October turned out busiest month year scheduled events District clubs hosted Free Flight Saunders Farm Free Flight Field Control Line mentioned above Pylon Racing Prince Georges RC Clubs field Bowie several IMAA Fly-In events other flying-type meets several Swap Shop/Auctions Flying Site Status New Meade Modelers reorganized club Fort Meade MD have site active once AMA Charter Club 3561 club has restricted membership priority military personnel Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM have new site will set next year Nash County Radio Control Club has also just found new site after having good part year Winston-Salem Radio Control Club also found replacement Thrift Field Howard County MD Radio Control Club has lost field hope have new very soon Model Aviation I-I 11 L ie] 1 m Alabama / Florida Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vise Presidents Bob Bartesoewica 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbetmina Chihasz sese Arbor Place Knoovllle TN 37917 James M Edwards 505 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briannood #157 Meridian M5 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 TOornise N Chadestos SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 236 Phenio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Aoe Miami Ft 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poeblo Paoo Annislon AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Le Eroodos FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroon Bind Panama City Beach FL32455 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Entanoia Lana Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Commiog GA 30131 Lee Webster 1005 Syoaworn Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micaliazi HC 566 Boo 10397 Faardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 5triobland Rd Intertachen FL 32148 Plrose 904 684-2517 have just returned Sanfordr Florida watched Bob Thomson Lee Dargue Ed Myersr Jay Ferrero other important club dignitaries open new field near city pictures arent back yet Ill feature next month Ernie Rayes president Robt Martin VP Bill Woodward Sec/Treas Kennedy Space Center model airplane club KARS Flyers Club have organized model plane group within national Kennedy Space Center itself flying models constantly hosted Shuttle Launch Director several astronauts recently flight instruction models have buddy Georgia active Free Flight picture below shows George awarding Allen Frasier 82 AMA Superior Service Award Son Wm Frasier left Allen built first model plane 1923 hollowed out dry corn stalk fuselage soft drink bottle cap nail punched thru nose block carved pine prop magazine pix & sanded shape rubber motor cut inner-tube claims didnt fly well probably didnt fly tried once . ay field named after Allen George wants know Kelsie Temples owner Remote Hobby Shop Pontiac SC says THANKS NO vote recent Council meeting reference Industry Assoc Program Kelsie speaking profits hobby shops make keep alive Pictured below Jimmy Prive Hudson Fla age 14 Jimmy says hes flying 5 years wishes children age also doing thanks letter picture Jimmy Al Wood wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach SC FunFly almost rained out 1 days out 2 quite Al says nice have pavilion snap above shows some winners Al Woods Fun-Fly L-R Mike Oberest Gerry McConnell Bill Cluntz Bob Mackey Assoc VPs Ward VanDuzer Georgia wants see Bill Rich control line model Bill lives Valrico Fla Ward snapped Muncie Precision Aerobatics show last month Ft Myers Fla other day snapped shot above Tony Greco wife Millie Tonys son Anthony left Tony built Cessna twin 310 has two 4 stroke YS-120s took year build Tony president Cape Coral RC Hawks Club Wally Zober past president RC World Flyers Orlando Fla also CD annual Ed Izzo Big Bird Memorial important person Central Florida model airplane scene Wally took picture Ed Stone big Yellow Birds Ed rarmod RCACF Big-Bird Fly-Ins Florida above Wally wants see Don MacGeorge holding Super Fly Stu Richmond controls Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico has no pix month because Joseph ladder taking down patio before hurricane Opal arrived ladder went out under him Joseph let go roof finally crashed cement below No broken bones After 3 visits hospital Joseph OK Ive told lot less gravity Puerto Rico unconfirmedstay off ladders Joseph Im off Muncie Indiana another AMA Council meeting Ill give detailed report vote issue Meeting 2 days uary 1996 145 Aeronca Sedan Steve SaugerHoward DGA 15-p Mike Weishans Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80858-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47204 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Lockheed C-130 Skip Mast special treat month few pictures FM Team Trials held August 1995 National Hying Site Muncie IN portion models present workmanship just gets better better Pictures courtesy J Griner RC SCALE Spitfire Mk IXc John Guenther Dornier 23G Al Kretz Domier 17Z-2 Steve Ashby Spitfire Mk IXc Jack Sheeks Ryan STA Dale Campbell F-86 Charlie Bauer 146 Model Aviation Ernest Harwood Pitts S-2 Cathy Bumstine CL SCALE Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick IIowa/ Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 guess last column have write district VP think total over hundred twenty have pleasure punching same old computer little IRS 80 model 100 sure has its travels too now have high-speed fancy units speed data processing up future being on-line WoridNet whatever arrives communication between membership clubs officers AMAHQ will seem easy adding present use CompuServe started use about seven years ago Looking back guess prospect having fax machines EC dream computer has built fax/modem card exciting events stages AMA s development occurred during past eleven years two significant ones task heading-up really large Naturally its Muncie Site president Don Lowe asked chair team find National Flying Site gave quite headache made joke needing Kevlar jacket protection inevitable nasty jabs now dream alive working well worth frustrations team committee outstanding now HQ moved too Museum has no equal future expanding facilities further development activity complex well sure am proud members have visited site cannot get smidgin great already time am still planning remain PADCOM Committee continue site acquisition development other sites am also Frequency Committee no longer required EC Member member trade way also read several newsletters clubs have purchased own sites order preserve flying activities Thats magnificent report can recall CARDS Michigan have another Iowa plus Calumet Flyers Wisconsin too Bud Gorman sent information Duluth Club has just bought boils down combination reasonable costs full club membership participation seems impossible too difficult achieve enough bodies pushing together get done way program within AMA help clubs purchase fields means letter credit Send information its never used Both candidates Districts chief position Don Joe excellent representatives ideas wishes yet also have strong business experience contribute EC Time will arrive AMA will have run completely like business several different sections divisions Dave Brown has several times discussed development being needed now change by-laws will significant have extremely lucky have excellent officers district selection very easy agreed take duties will name nearly thirty individuals bottom heart thank help making representation EC much effective easy Time ticking get uploaded editor must finally say much pleasure have meeting great modelers legends particular memory Nats Chicopee Ken Arnold dined converted rail coach walking out called name gentleman turned out Walt Good After introductions pleasantries walked out Ken said st met R/C God . true Walt deserves title Good flying Seveners keep noise down look get visit 96 may AVID uary 1996 147 Proud father son Mettatal Airport event Hit $1 claim Ray Vincents idea flying purpose Bill Brown photo Turn Off Violence activity Mettatal Airport Bill Brown BTART club Archie Adamisin Jr stretch-winding Delta Dart Bill Brown photo Sooland RC Modelers Sparling Field Woody Doss photo *iorkp AMA 9Odb 9fl I] I-1 i L mu mum 1 tin Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tunas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 5th ring away RsSOCIeIe viuc rreaidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70816 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first close-up look electric RC flying came past October 21 22 New Orleans La Stan John CD ably assisted Ben Mathews Jules Damare headed up group put Gulf States Electric fly-In Held Louisiana Polo Field marvelous site near Slidell La drew fliers huge area Envision rough outline Texas Kansas City New York down Florida over Louisiana get idea Anyone has ventured Cajun Country has missed real treat real southern hospitality know never spent pleasant time among nice people ever Electric thing has gone way beyond what Im sure us ever imagined electric CB man George Parks asked come out launch model him handed model almost dropped big sleek sailplane felt like weighed least 20 pounds can climb vertically amazing rate George proceeded perform vertical eights put perspective think standing average 61 size Pattern ship its tail VTOing straight up 60 mph Maybe faster relatively new group flies very sleek beautiful sailplanes divided classes size battery pack Old-Timers boot As new fast-growing events setting up consistent universal set basic regulations generally spoken growing pains What important majority fly event choose rules fly under advice use KISS guide Keep Simple Stupid As dont get too Hi-Tech purest form design often fewest parts above keep FUN best example sort problem various FAI events Most now refined such high degree participation has dropped select few World Champion standpoint expected problem comes few participate funds raised entry fees various team trials greatly diminished diminished funds comes fact sponsorship various teams travel various points around world disproportionate number involved Certainly easy matter resolved country least countries events fly primarily FA schedule last count recall Nats schedule carried something like 92 separate events Certainly us need something about matter events Fun certainly main theme group Louisiana top competitor probably Paul Perret 95 AMA Nats winner think Rich Vaughn FAI team have no fun Mike Finnin Boyd OBrien rest great bunch Bayou Country Friday night preparations Saturdays start completed some bunch took along dinner Mike Finnin knew fabulous seafood house riding Boyd following Mike took us 1 hours go 20 miles As Stan John said sure am glad someone knew way great food Mike Probably farthest traveled Bob Aberle drove Long Island NY Bob some very interesting belt-reduction drives models whole Electric scene reminds 1 940s control line free flight modeling Nothing etched stone days Almost anything tried new experience So such new entry area just starting explored Granted have advanced technology advantages derived aerospace industry etc application new products new horizon cannot help both interesting exciting Above offers place entry level modelers get started nothing else So events have refined such high degree have left no room entry level modeler what about modeler has dormant 20 30 years Does favorite thing modeling have place person would like get active again just get started Think about Sooner Circle Burners CL Contest May 2021 1995 Since started flying CL 1960 first contest Precision Aerobatics fliers outnumbered Combat fliers 12-3 John Lowery Fox Mfg introduced new Fox 46 Stunt engine flew very smooth powerful No word time will produced commerciallyjust maybe Marlin McGee AVP 148 Model Aviation Simpson District VIII AVP presents AMA Hall Fame Award Frank Hoover founder ECE CG Electronics F&M Electronics Gary Kyle flew 30-inch Pacific Ace Flying Aces meet Albuquerque Power Hi-Line Mini 6 three cells Super Slow Combat winners Joe McKinzie Ft Worth first Andy Minor Amarillo second Mike Finnegan Oklahoma City third Joe took first Events Andy Minor second Finnegan entered Super Slow Ben Matthews being presented appreciation award / Kansas / Nebraska ,rnOt5I South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota 2Paul Hassler 3E Gustafson 4Greg 39th Annual Red River Valley Championships great turnout year large representation out-of-town fliers good weathera little windy didnt bother flying club growing again picking up new members Its really great see renewed interest CL flying again Glenn Nyhus President FM Skylarks Fargo ND News Colorado Contest ResultsPikes Peak IMAC 95 4th Annual Scale Aerobatics Contest Sept 2-3 1995 Colorado Springs Colorado Basic I Chuck Schone 8188% 2 Paul Munninghaff 3 Robert Suding 6925% 4 Doug Becham 6610% 5 Zdenek Stejskal 6548% 6 Dan Brunson 6428% 7 Jack Dunahue 6125% 8 Pat Riley 9 Rick Harper 5750% Sportsman 1 Pete Illick7938% 7328% 7390% 6748% 5974% Advanced 1 Brian Hoff 2 Dave Miller 7587% 5743% 4th annual Scale Aerobatic Contest has well attended great two days flying IMAC contest year supported large number sponsors manufacturers local hobby dealers several prices have received pilot though attendance wasnt what hoped 15 contestants 12 volunteerslhelpers large number spectators enjoyed 2 days aerobatic flying Basic class large variety models ranging 91 powered ACE Bingo 12 power Pattern aircraft G62 powered Large STINGER Sportsman Advanced class range Goldberg SU Extra 300 Ultimate Midwest Extra 300S twin Mold powered 30% Extra 300S Thanks able CD Dave Miller IMAC event succes hope better Pikes Peak IMAC 96 Labor Day Zdenek Stejskal Colorado IMAC rep News Kansas Nostalgia Pattern Contest September 10 could have better day weather wise Part cloudy cool tempratures light breeze Unfortunately showed up rained out spring event did come time Nevertheless did great day flying impressed event flying started approximately 10 am flew 3 complete rounds gave pilot throwaway round necessary break tie second place Class Aircraft competing consisted old new aircraft proved very competitive no matter what type being flown Final standings Class Stephen Schartz Gary Shelton Terry Brox Paul Marshall Extra 300 First Piper CubSecond Pussy Cat Third Trainer Fourth Class B Bob Arnett Curtis Schmidt Clay Schmidt 6033% T2A First Extra 300 Second Extra 300 Third Class C Jarold Schmidt Jerry Voth Extra 300 First EUlA Second February 1996 149 National champion Pete Mazur flying MO-i carrier model Getting ready Mouse Racing Some contestants F-M Skylarks model contest 15 Carrier Profile Carrier airplanes pilots Winners Fox 35 Sport Race Jim Mowety Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators District X Meeting Planned annual District X staff membership meeting being planned weekend January 2021 during southern California hobby shows year both hobby shows being held same weekend attempting hold meetings both IMS Show Pasadena California Hobby Expo Long Beach January meeting will include first major planning session 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition anyone interested event wishing participate welcome encouraged attend As always will have open question-and-answer sessions allow membership opportunity ask questions directly District staff representatives AMA Headquarters also have several new staff members introduce numerous awards present will again have awards luncheon Saturday honor several individuals clubs hobby organizations have demonstrated outstanding performance have made significant contributions aeromodeling detailed information will sent District X clubs additional information can obtained contacting local AVPs AMA soon Internet Following less-than-overwhelming success AIVIA electronic bulletin board AMA Publications Committee has taken advice of BBS participants will soon publish AMA World Wide Web page part Internet first stages page will primarily provide information downloading capability will eventually fully interactive allow membership application chartering sanctioning catalog sales other membership operations rather painful learning experience BBS Committee taldng much conservative approach establishing VWW page will launch aspects service until fully developed tested operational Initially service will include chat sessions interactive forums however will hypertext links other modeling services District X also considering separate home page part AMA network would allow immediate publication district issues activities exchange newsletter material information local events district web page strictly conceptual point would like throw open suggestions ideas will discussing issue much detail District X meeting January District X member chair AMA Education Committee Charles Kelley Long Beach California founder director 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy has earned national acclaim its educational programming Anaheim School District successful program excellent example contributions local clubs AMA members can make community promoting model aviation using aeromodeling means enhancing youth education Charles has appointed chairman AMA Education Committee help expanding type progratnniing assist developing other educational programs use AMA chartered clubs members other aeromodeling organizations Congratulations Charles know contributions will add greatly success committee future development educational programs months column being submitted just days before closing balloting 95 AMA election though results yet known would like take opportunity thank individuals offered demonstrated support bid position President AMA No matter what outcome may tremendous flow ideas suggestions will invaluable allowing better serve membership heartfelt thanks goes out supported everyone participated election process Till next time best wishes great holiday season em safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 70712 1676 Associate Vice Presidents September 2 1995 US Free Flight AlsohonoredattheUSFF Championships Lost Hills theChampionships Hall Fame extreme pleasure participating therecipient Bill Wylam Bill noted presentation AMA Hall Fame Awardillustrator inducted AMA past District X VP Vic Cunnyngham RHall Fame lifes work Adding prominence affair wasillustrating thousands aircraft plans opportunity Vics son Vicand drawings Bill has published Cunnyngham Jr present prestigiousnumerous books drawings can award Dad Vic Jr also very activefound Model Airplane News free flighter proprietor Grandpasother publications Bill wife Antique Hobbies Pomona Californiatraveled home Santa Barbara join us award presentation Despite erroneous reports contrary Hall Famer Bob Palmer R means well active met up Bob during recent visit Sepulveda Basin San Fernando Valley found him enjoying favorite pastimes visiting friends like Walt Prey L local control line site Free Flight modeling young young heart Pictured AMA Junior member participants years US Free Flight Championships Sponsored California United Free Flighters annual championship held worldclass NFFS free flight site Lost Hills California years event once again blessed prefect weather free flighters young old enjoyed great Labor Day weekend Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW ureat FslIs MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 nil Horstman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 will honor Dr Ralph Brooke induction AMA Hall Fame Saturday February 3 96 Saturday Poyallup EXPO weekend no-host cocktail hour 6pm will followed 7pm buffet dinner Antons 3207 B Main St Puyallup make sure have enough food please call Paul Cole 206 488-0343 Jean Brooke McGarah 206 824-5440 tell coming can turn kids model aviation Two photos show Gil Coughlin does Kids interested models Check out looks faces Northwest Fireballs U/C Club participates Pearson Air Park 4th July Celebration teaching kids fly U/C models equipment donated Frank Macy included ample number Firebaby Ils well some Franks new replicas closely resemble original AJ Firebaby Photos Jim Cameron pit crew Dave Royer left Jim Holmack Gary Harris teaches student bow student does own will usual scheduling meeting following general meeting Puyallup meets scheduled will 15th anniversary Volcano Meet Zillah May 18 & 19 Yes know Zillab going long before name changed 81 commemorate rock rained 80 meet Benton Co R/C club members Farrell Finley Phil Lukawitz came up pictured composite Farrell built Antic Bipe Phil built scale Space Shuttle What could logical using Antic haul shuttle altitude Photos Dewey Mosier Antic-Shuttle composite air launches recovery missions flown An important U/C contest spring 25th Anniversary NW Regionals Eugene largest U/C meets anywhere special things being planned uary 1996 151 Gil Coughlin shows omithopter 4th & 5th graders LP Brown School
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151
A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 EDUCATION Recent letters articles aeromodeling publications reveal some lack understanding nature sound involve generation sound relationship hearing sound levels frequencies means attaining lowered sound levels has published before fact repeated number times Whether seeming lack understanding due fact everyone reads particular publication issue publications some importance involved getting point lowered sound levels primary goals Academy education other important subjects handbook Sound Model Aeronautics published primer subject all-inclusive study rather fundamental document considered means imparting basic understanding purist could certainly find fault reason argument handbook Nonetheless fills niche development understanding apparently need reiterate some facts periodically new aeromodeling also finally interested doing something about loud operation first thing understand concerning subject determine just what talking about accustomed reading about noise thus think of terms difficulty noise measurable term individual has different perceptions comes noise Sound proper term because generation sound pressure measurable dynamic action Sound also recognized proper term government publications related subject control ordinances Let us consider some truisms relative sound refer value Sound Pressure Level term level used indicate scale logarithmic linear Also units decibels dBSound Power energy causes pressure wave develop hut no watt meters available measure Sound Power measure Sound Pressure Level First look horsepower speed increase Sound Pressure Level dB equal 10 times log horsepower ratio increase What does mean Doubling horsepower produces about 3 dB rise sound levels increase SPL dB equal 30 times log rpm ratio increase Doubling speed produces increase about 9 dB factors relating propellers some variance fact concern aerodynamic effects Speed Sound will see references speed sound relative propeller tip speed usually stated feet per second practical purposes speed sound function temperature can found taking 3342 times square root temperature degrees Fahrenheit Absolute Absolute 45969 degrees F means day thermometer reads 72 degrees absolute temperature 53169 degrees speed sound would 1130 feet per second Calculation tip speed feet per second will provide estimate ratio value speed sound Remember dealing airfoil tip propellers result does take consideration actual airflow velocity across tip Sound Power Level seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Sound Power Level As stated above Sound Power energy Sound Power Level decibel measurement course related relationship such doubling Power will result change Sound Power Level 3 dB can look stating reduction 3 dB Level results reduction sound half talk about levels required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power generated Weighting The sound meter has what known weighted scales Radio Shack meter provides two weighting networks Most meters meeting federal standards provide three scales B C scales scale reacts sound Continued page 139 136 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place November 11-12 1995 Executive Council meeting V COMMITTEE REPORTS A FINANCE y MOTION Moved E McCollough XI seconded B Brown III accept 1996 Operating Budget Motion passed MOTION II Moved E McCollough XI seconded J Grigg II amend budget change Presidents budget $20000 Amendment passed MOTION III Moved J Grigg II seconded B McCollough XI amend budget include $5000 Resource Development Committee Amendment passed F PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MOTION IV D Brown EVP moved H Crispin IV seconded officers upon leaving Executive Council meeting verify recording secretarys voting sheet initial approval Motion passed G NATS PLANNING COMMITTEE MOTION V D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded Nats AAAAA contest 1996 July 7th through 28th Motion passed H PADCOM MOTION VI Pete Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded museum its attachments referred Frank V Ehling Complex Motion passed MOTION VII P Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded site named International Aeromodeling Center Motion passed VII NEW BUSINESS MOTION VIII Moved D Brown EVP seconded EMcCollough XI President Executive Vice President Chairman PADCOM authorized make offers commit purchase properties AMA Motion passed MOTION IX H Crispin IV moved B McCollough XI seconded provide $2000 University Illinois continuation Low Speed Airfoil Study Motion passed February 1996 137 Hi Youre probably surprised hear again since will no longer president January 1996 magazine deadlines such will March issue before hear new president certainly hope balance have able say something column makes sense something has helpful nine years adds up 100 columns Swan Song As know now have reading stuff am lifelong modeler probably will until day die Modeling has real adventure providing much satisfaction challenge has also contributed substantially chosen profession really wouldnt change much choice since aeromodeling has given much pleasure began modeling career very tender age have tried about everything grew up beginnings RC modeling have witnessed astonishing growth hobby drifted Pattern flying evolved spent thousands hours traveling contest trial Now enjoy Giant Scale modeling attend rallies possible neat thing about aeromodeling broad-based something everyone challenge design build yes invent have inquisitive mind aeromodeling have tell you9 like meet other like interests spend countless hours exploring intricacies airplane design construction aeromodeling you just want spend relaxing hours creating just go fly model aeromodeling wholesome pleasurable experience has attracted thousands people walks life around world trust have helped enjoy hobby maybe introduced something really worth past nine years frustration headaches have worth started back 1 970s decided should make positive contribution aeromodeling since given much joy served District III Vice President two terms pressures professional life prevented service waited until retirement has real adventure AMA has grown have seen astounding technical progress love future looks good contributed just little bit Im satisfied have asked time time about salary answer neither rest elected Council members volunteers out receive remuneration paid employees some fifty people Headquarters Muncie president Council receive expense reimbursement official business activities need people experience businesses management serve Executive Council encourage such modelers run office Vice President District AMA needs Believe experience will frustrating times something accomplished can feel have part solution thing has learned cant please everyone modelers have way looking particular aspect aeromodeling must willing take barbs well accolades also have have courage convictions make right choices good whole modeling community Youll get negative calls positive oneswhen things go well flier hes happy doesnt necessarily tell about will appreciate few letters written thank what doing must ready defend position getting angry Seeing hobby prosper develop well worth headaches would like again thank out have supportive wasnt encouragement time time would have real difficult certainly want publicly thank wife Clara has supportive Yes types stuff also quite often tries make better sense out what scribble want thank compatriots Executive Council staff Muncie gives much AMA really appreciate Finally successor will known time read give sympathy kidding aside wish follows God speed wisdom lead aeromodeling 21st century So used say Pattern competition .on heading NOW Model Aviation ber sometimes November sees standing trade show booth RCHTA show Chicago some reason show dread year dont know show such drudgery really good show still drudgery Perhaps fact four day show others three days less Perhaps format having two full days restricted just trade aisles barely populated although aisles important people business dealers Perhaps fact doors opened general public truly general public shows up vast majority people knowing little about model airplanes ask much shallower questions real modelers deal other shows Whatever it sometimes results treating question situation way later wish treated differently fourth day show real live modeler came up booth actually friend brought him over started talking about might get Juniors involved modelling idea simply encourage existing modelers give some unused equipment have laying around kid hanging over fence flying site bad idea told him fact told him thought very good idea stopped right would have right anxious get away typical push down knob stick make airplane go up engaged him conversation regarding problems attracting Juniors hobby told him thought might work well Chicagoland area due fact such high number flying sites forest preserve park areas much likely find kids looking over fence might work well typical situations flying site isolated also related forced further further out boonies flying sites getting harder harder get Juniors involvedparticularly Juniors family member adult modeler related feel real solution solving problem get kid family involved modeling back forth flying field club activities week after week have problem recruiting own members volunteer part task some realities society make difficult pull off Would let 10 12 year old child go off boonies adult dont know take part hobby dont know anything about Unfortunately gentleman talking took comments negative subject lack enthusiasm idea Upon reflection can see reaction trying invoke some discussion problems perceive making difficult us increase success rate attracting Juniors person obviously given some thought subject took remarks negativism idea Nothing could further truth think great idea would encourage club individual give try particularly think school childrens home might good place us consider giving unused obsolete goodies Unfortunately business card gentleman gave four names couldnt contact him hope reads As being written realize time write next AMA will have new president may may other two candidates position would like say right now whoever will have tough act follow Don Lowe Don has great personal friend mentor 25 years service AMA its leader last 9 years has fantastic Don has lead Executive Council through dynamic period AMs history style stability unprecedented short leadership during last 9 years will remembered forever Thanks Don d/Crispin Continued page 136 much like human ear B scale discriminating scale C scale flat scale over meter range useful determining frequency sound reading higher C scale scale sound mostly below 600 Hz interested sound quality such serious muffler engine propeller studies frequency analyzer necessary common would 1/3 Octave band analyzer Sound noise vs Distance Intensity decreases distance rate decrease depends local conditions reflecting surfaces other barriers also affected temperature wind humidity Ignoring potential reflection decrease 6 dB distance doubled between source receptor example reading 90 dB 9 feet reading should 84 dB 18 feet will see some small variation ground level variation level aircraft flight quite constant open line aircraft source FAIIAMA Measurements method recommended take readings 9 feet engine downwind right side over hard surface may entirely accurate terms design analysis measurement procedure does provide rather accurate very consistent method taking readingsThe fact repetitive means comparisons can made enables us make progress knowing everyone has potential meeting same set parameters Analysis required design serious testing Other Factors good muffler used several things show up using analyzer propeller sound level predominate factor can reduced several means can reduce levels through changing types propellers changing pitches diameters combination alterations Working lower tip speed down range 540-570 feet per second lower beneficial does mean hang larger propeller engine attempt run same rpm will surely get ruined engine Practice adjusting air fuel intake engine will provide satisfactory operation Some examples 12-inch diameter 11000 rpm equals 575 EPS 14-inch propeller 9000rpm equals 550 FPS 10inch propeller 12000rpm equals 524 FPS within range start seeing relative quiet sound levels Any further reduction continues lower sound levels through two very distinct properties first lowered levels due tip speed other lower exhaust frequency lower sound level due exhaust levels muffler becomes efficient Inflight sound levels further reduced flight can keep increased rpm due unloading minimum sound level due vibration through structure covering can reduced through use proper vibration isolation number systems market Most useful varying degrees should also consider lining spinner metal foam some such material prevent ringing assists lowering levels will read other items such intake noise lesser influence Again intake sound levels reduced through lowered rpm attempts lower through various devices usually much value attempt can create problems solved Most modelers versed analyzing flow losses through tubing other considerations Without devices engineered specific engines could create running problems Most carburetors quite sensitive units Study discourse thought some importance time continuation study will continue next issue favorite aeromodeling magazine uary 1996 139 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 THE INFORMATION AGE talk turns information systems some people get interested some people get edgy difference usually defined along lines something called computer literacy computer literate enjoy jumping discussion bits bytes get kick out holding forth relative merits Fords Chevys computer age youre computer literate probably start looking someone still speaks English doesnt confuse bore same time Regardless theres little question information systems affect nearly everything about life includes membership AMA AMA information business effective handling information critical mission organization future success tied directly ability handle large volumes information efficiently effectively Some may argue model airplane business what really day-to-day basis gather process disseminate information information enables Academy provide leadership organization competition protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers AMA Mission Statement 1994 gather information individuals other organizations process information use meet needs members communicate us some cases information helps clubs plan events lets others know about events other cases permits us identify areas common riskrisk can reduce developing communicating standards pooling resources underwrite individual members exposure portion risk cannot eliminate Gathering information also allows us consolidate knowledge about aeromodeling share knowledge widely possible information doesnt come cheap information age way handle information currently critical aspects Academys future success critical because information handling has evolved rapidly few organizations can stay ahead needs unless update information systems almost constant basis Like majority membership associations AMA has problems deciding handle complicated issue updating its information technology Move too fast end up expensive mistake Move too slowly find yourself back side power curve too little capacity members wondering computer keeps fouling up records Expectation levels far different 1995 years ago members sent membership applications mail paid check usually willing wait couple weeks confirmation membership processed growing number applications coming fax paid credit card number expectation levels demanding members expect confirmation come back quickly application came us information technology AMA now possesses need updating know Its hardware problem have networked set personal computers adequate modem informationDave Norris processing system hardware network supports territory Systems Manager David Norris assistant Rick Craig Dave technical wizard keeps everyone computing power Academy has taken well-used inventory aging personal computers rebuilt upgraded machines will handle demands modern operating systems software applications Ricks help Dave keeps hardware running keeps employees net software situation different matter Academys problem some time has membership database system running out capacity sophistication adaptability Its system evolved less-demanding environment system demands Rick Craig high levels maintenance system lacking ability effectively handle increasing demands modem distributed processing system Fortunately way new solution past summer AMA hired Greg Minch take over project will bring new membership database on-line Academys Headquarters within next year time Greg took over project plagued long series ofGreg Minch missteps mistakes project somehow always got shunted onto back burner because quick fixes patch jobs old system seemed constantly require brought Greg take different approach Instead doing everything inhouse decided ask consulting firm look what needed tell us thought should satisfy need hired firm wasnt selling hardware software solution own brought talk staff review operations ask us kind questions asked other membership associations similar information needs Once done asked consultants should ask bid developing database system put together Request Proposals would guarantee needs addressed new system Thats now have solicited proposals leading vendors association management software business have put together User Committee will evaluate proposals recommend choice best meets users needs future Greg coordinating will development implementation system choose through process next summer AMA will testing new system alongside current version would nice say once new information system place operating its own job will done can turn other things reality however likely get much break information systems development technology evolving too quickly future promises demanding flexibility change present has past next time going wait quite long move aggressively solution going start working solution before find have problem information business its tough play catch-up Model Aviation y Roulliard 1 F 11 [sjjjJjjsjjj Conneotcu Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT FUN FLY event happened August 12 & 13 1995 wrote several manufacturers hobby shops asking donations handed out door prizes event prizes thought would good opportunity gain some good will same time bring products attention modelers also mentioned names would published column Manufacturers donated fun fly AirtronicsFour-channel radio Model Airplane News12 six-month subscriptions Flying Models Decade Designs book Altech Discount certificate Balsa USA Thunderbug kit 4 discountcertificates Sig Balsa 6 packs hinges 2 cup holders K&B Sportster 45 engine Dave Brown Products 2 Six-Shooter pumps Applied Design Sheldons Hobby Futaba ACE Indy RIC Bridi Enterprises S&R Batteries Hobby Lobby Horizon Dist Omni Models Tower Hobbies Toms Hobby Corner RIC Buyers Warehouse Bob Smith Industries Windsor Propellers 12 T-bar sanders 3 $10 certificates 50% discount certificate $25 gift certificate $15 gift certificate 50% gift certificate 8 $10 gift certificates 3 $7 gift certificates Heat gun sealing iron epoxy 2 glow plugs 3 $5 Gift certificates $17 discount 40 ARF CyA adhesives Sig Seniorita kit CyA adhesives Props hat As can see some quite generous donations Thank items 41 manufacturers contacted 18 refused donate did respond Microhenrys Know cartoon characters have appearing Model Aviation about last eight years have enjoyed cartoons find right mark Now book received copy found very entertaining softbound 190 pages long Sound interesting books may ordered directly author Send $995 plus $L60 Ed Henry Box 581 St Peters MO 63376 Old-Time Pattern group trying create interest would aircraft designed before 1970 working set rules some locations hold events interested have input give call 617 934-6248 Propsnappers RIC Club have received word Jay Mealy AMA HQ Propsnappers have received GOLD LEADER CLUB AWARD congratulations Photos three pictures included last month because shortage space pictures provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire February 1996 141 racing can very close sometimes photo clearly documents Downeast Soaring Clubs Spring Glider meet new Boston NH held April 1 parking trees Identifying aircraft #1 turn marshals prior start Quickie 500 race heat Four aircraft needed heat flightllne aircraft normally parked Mike Luzzi daughter Christine New Haven CT setting needle valve Quickie 500 racer Christine Mikes caller very good New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkue7Cvergroerr Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dose Babcock 440 Stockton Street Higlrtstowv NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE APCENT CMR 4e0 eox 080 APO AE 09703 Wee De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Baskiog Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vince Jails00 16 Shaerrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Wait Geary 622 Pravklio Boulevard Abseovo NJ 08201-2717 George Buso 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam SaRis, dl Perry Avenue Latharo NY 13110-3433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camilios NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythress 2 Hewiock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdeoborg NY 13869-0081 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08500 Prequency Coordinator Ion Saute, 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13130-9007 315 690-2448 Meanwhile have appointed Roy Brown become new AVP Europe Roy related Tom Roy stationed Netherlands near German Belgium borders member MECA presently flies Dutch club Welcome aboard Roy have some big shoes fill 27 January 1996 Save date Central New York Model Aircraft Association will again hold annual Symposium returning format past years special descriptive presentations things aeromodeling will special year dedicate show late Ed Izzo will honor Eds wife Louise dinner evening Also upstate New York comes pictures Lazy 8 RIC Aircraft Clubs giant scale fly-in last summer held Johnstown NY first picture shows Russ Cecils Messerschmitt flown Ken Hall lands mains Next shot displaced Nick Ziroli Srs version German Stuka dive bomber normally equipped siren frighten population displaced reference Nick moving upstate Long Island Again have Ziroli aircraft #3 time Black Widow powered two G 38s stretches its mains reach terra firma seems wherever go run least WW giant scale model picture #4 depicts beautiful rendition famed Sopwith Pup three Johnstown meet column dedicated Nick Ziroli although might seem Its just rather prolific builder flyer again evidenced picture #5 beautiful 120 powered Taube close out Johnstown meet year have hard working ground crew headed CD Ron Chizek seated front impound crew Training Novices seems always activity beset trails tribulations crashes repairs good friends Clarence Ragland has come up training system have seen action can attest results Basically little different other basic systems does have some nuances make much effective Space does permit writing out entire simple process So want information system send self addressed envelope bearing two first class stamps will send copy procedure Better Clarence would happy show works can get up trained him want address send self addressed envelope first class stamp Ill send address telephone number Going Going Gone saw real nice gesture District II club auction few days ago local members has fairly large stable flyable aircraft Rather let models sit around collect dust donated trainer type aircraft less radio course auctioned youth under age 15 Now know lot folks have club flea markets auctions during winter months what better way get young person hobby aircraft already built flight proven Come folks turn loose rafterdwellers benefit youth America great would make feel cost lot less pleasure gain seeing new entry hobby holiday season upon us may wish very best season coming new year now runway clear Model Aviation again open column sad news passing prominent member AMA mourn passing District II Associate VP Thomas E Brown AVP Europe apparently suffered heart attack scuba diving off Dutch coast Tom retired active duty Air Force 1985 subsequently employed Hughes Training Inc Europe Tom will missed Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Internet few months ago mention made pertaining use Internet modelers Over past months usage has grown immensely Today form communication great benefit modeling community small amount information available address listed below http //coralbucknelledu/-chronstr/ornhtm Ornithopter Modelers Homepage Nathan Chronister student Bucknell University http//WWWnetaxscom/peopleImhmyersI vfsshtml Valley Forge Signal Seekers Includes highlights fine newsletter Hear Ye http/Iwwwtowerhobbiescomlrcwebhtml RIC Web Directory sponsored largest hobby shops world Although title RIC facets modeling categorized explore Believe current weather radar maps available Massachusetts Institute Technology others Did ever need accurate weather report modeling activities Model Airplane News Air Age Publishing can found http//wwwairagecoml newest magazine go online RC Modeler can found http//wwwmag-webcomlrc modeler/indexhtml site includes classified ads technical tips product reviews sites include technical data pictures club information can assist modelers recmodelsrcair recmodelsrcmisc recmodelsscale recaviationsimulators new group areas similar local bulletin board Academy Model Aeronautics will have its own web site near future service could provide membership endless Until happens may contact Vice President Bob Brown Internet address rlb4 @pittedu Leader Club Awards Congratulations two additional District II clubs have obtained Leader Club status within Academy Gold Leader Club award earned Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club involvement youth captured Adam Smiths picture Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Columbus Ohio has received Silver Leader Club award efforts taken Leader Clubs Academy create very positive atmosphere modeling club interested participating program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters information Jackson County Aeromodelers Jackson County West Virginia home small very enthusiastic club biplane following picture Andrews Aeromaster built Rolla Wallace 1968 Wayne County R/C Flyers Local publicity somewhat hard get . Wayne County R/C Flyers Wooster Ohio Recently local newspaper Daily Record highlighted club result front page coverage included five color pictures Congratulations club president Gregg Hildebrand entire club Tn County Wingsnappers Last year Tn County Wingsnappers Hamburg Pennsylvania added Swap Meet list club activities success event has prompted host Second Annual March 23 1996 As can see picture below turnout great Plan now attend years meet cant make dont forget great Fun Fly will held June 15 & 16 Contact Walter Gladney 665 Dunkels Church Road Kutztown PA 19530 Bob Evans Fly-In 7th Annual Bob Evans Fly-In hosted RC Aces Jackson Ohio Mountaineers Hillbillies RC Clubs Charleston WV Over fifty pilots registered event Bob Evans Farm Rio Grande Ohio As usual Bill Carper did outstanding job organizing event promote modeling Scale competition uary 1996 143 Jackson County Aeromodelers Some smiles Bethanna group Christian home abused foster children after flying picnic hosted Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club Looking bargain Check out TnCounty Wingenappers Swap Meet Fred DeMuro explains F-15 model Adopt-A-School program Ethan Allen Elementary School Stan Clarks Curtiss Falcon lands Bob Evans Fly-In Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 being written during second week November find outdoor activity has dwindled down practically zilch 1995 Raleigh Aeromasters have benefit fly scheduled Tidewater Soaring Society has Hardy Souls Meet end year Northern Virginia Radio Control hosts Snow Fly January may may see snow will probably last snow fly site longtime site passing scene last weekend October loaded events around District including first ever Tidewater Radio Control Show event has excellent potential once scheduling can finalized have large amount event competition during time show about fifty tables occupied have figures attendance show benefit show Kings Daughters Childrens Hospital proceeds go charity event scheduled repeat next year Control Line Carolina Criterium held David Waymer Park Model Aircraft Site Huntersville North Carolina 14-15 October event sponsored Metrolina Control Line Society Contest Director Dale Campbell noted FAI Team CL Scale flier annual contest draws large part East competitors far away Missouri up down coast events Scale Aerobatics see some best both Photo number gives sense line length waiting fly Photo number two Sgt Norm Whittle Langley Air Force Base checking out Sultan Photo three Sopwith flown Scale Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio turnout event usually very good brings out fair number spectators well Control Line appears growing segment model aviation area competition being promoted several groups especially Metrolina Club Norfolk Aeromodelers particular weekend began poorly rain times Saturday wind Sunday still people did come fly some potential combined Control Line Radio Control event site next year IMAC contest aerobatics under rules International Miniature Aerobatic Club held Mooresville North Carolina 14 October far know event type scheduled District IV event sponsored RC Wingers CD Tom Miller Again same weather factor case reduced number rounds event very interesting change radio control aerobatics familiar people Scale aerobatics liking check out rules Build aircraft practice drive Mooresville next Fail Regional Radio Control Fly-In Second Annual Eastern Regional Fly-In held Frankie Coburn Memorial Flying Field Greenville North Carolina Again attendance down because weather weekend turned out cold windy say flying fact flights made wide variety aircrafteverything very small Giants something said event such sanctioned IMAA AMA event run together along demonstrations number aircraft Last year able attend several seminars Numbers prevented seminars being held year field excellent site privately owned Frank Coburn has 200-foot 2600-foot runway What does need sort well-maintained grass runway Well starters Frank needs full size J-3 Kitten couple other aircraft belonging friends Another feature field track setup away runway operating RC cars Frank also operates Ram s Horn Hobbies shop entrance field nice touch year although evening air really got chilly bonfire Saturday evening bull wheels set up tables around Roast chicken trimmings served grand time Photo number four taken Saturday afternoon start several flights giant scale Lancaster aircraft built flown Larry Stenhouse Lany number other aircraft including Ryan ST T-33 Ducted fan performed great disregard strong gusty crosswinds Have ever seen Lancaster perform rolls Fantastic Other Happenings month October turned out busiest month year scheduled events District clubs hosted Free Flight Saunders Farm Free Flight Field Control Line mentioned above Pylon Racing Prince Georges RC Clubs field Bowie several IMAA Fly-In events other flying-type meets several Swap Shop/Auctions Flying Site Status New Meade Modelers reorganized club Fort Meade MD have site active once AMA Charter Club 3561 club has restricted membership priority military personnel Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM have new site will set next year Nash County Radio Control Club has also just found new site after having good part year Winston-Salem Radio Control Club also found replacement Thrift Field Howard County MD Radio Control Club has lost field hope have new very soon Model Aviation I-I 11 L ie] 1 m Alabama / Florida Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vise Presidents Bob Bartesoewica 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbetmina Chihasz sese Arbor Place Knoovllle TN 37917 James M Edwards 505 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briannood #157 Meridian M5 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 TOornise N Chadestos SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 236 Phenio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Aoe Miami Ft 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poeblo Paoo Annislon AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Le Eroodos FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroon Bind Panama City Beach FL32455 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Entanoia Lana Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Commiog GA 30131 Lee Webster 1005 Syoaworn Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micaliazi HC 566 Boo 10397 Faardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 5triobland Rd Intertachen FL 32148 Plrose 904 684-2517 have just returned Sanfordr Florida watched Bob Thomson Lee Dargue Ed Myersr Jay Ferrero other important club dignitaries open new field near city pictures arent back yet Ill feature next month Ernie Rayes president Robt Martin VP Bill Woodward Sec/Treas Kennedy Space Center model airplane club KARS Flyers Club have organized model plane group within national Kennedy Space Center itself flying models constantly hosted Shuttle Launch Director several astronauts recently flight instruction models have buddy Georgia active Free Flight picture below shows George awarding Allen Frasier 82 AMA Superior Service Award Son Wm Frasier left Allen built first model plane 1923 hollowed out dry corn stalk fuselage soft drink bottle cap nail punched thru nose block carved pine prop magazine pix & sanded shape rubber motor cut inner-tube claims didnt fly well probably didnt fly tried once . ay field named after Allen George wants know Kelsie Temples owner Remote Hobby Shop Pontiac SC says THANKS NO vote recent Council meeting reference Industry Assoc Program Kelsie speaking profits hobby shops make keep alive Pictured below Jimmy Prive Hudson Fla age 14 Jimmy says hes flying 5 years wishes children age also doing thanks letter picture Jimmy Al Wood wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach SC FunFly almost rained out 1 days out 2 quite Al says nice have pavilion snap above shows some winners Al Woods Fun-Fly L-R Mike Oberest Gerry McConnell Bill Cluntz Bob Mackey Assoc VPs Ward VanDuzer Georgia wants see Bill Rich control line model Bill lives Valrico Fla Ward snapped Muncie Precision Aerobatics show last month Ft Myers Fla other day snapped shot above Tony Greco wife Millie Tonys son Anthony left Tony built Cessna twin 310 has two 4 stroke YS-120s took year build Tony president Cape Coral RC Hawks Club Wally Zober past president RC World Flyers Orlando Fla also CD annual Ed Izzo Big Bird Memorial important person Central Florida model airplane scene Wally took picture Ed Stone big Yellow Birds Ed rarmod RCACF Big-Bird Fly-Ins Florida above Wally wants see Don MacGeorge holding Super Fly Stu Richmond controls Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico has no pix month because Joseph ladder taking down patio before hurricane Opal arrived ladder went out under him Joseph let go roof finally crashed cement below No broken bones After 3 visits hospital Joseph OK Ive told lot less gravity Puerto Rico unconfirmedstay off ladders Joseph Im off Muncie Indiana another AMA Council meeting Ill give detailed report vote issue Meeting 2 days uary 1996 145 Aeronca Sedan Steve SaugerHoward DGA 15-p Mike Weishans Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80858-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47204 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Lockheed C-130 Skip Mast special treat month few pictures FM Team Trials held August 1995 National Hying Site Muncie IN portion models present workmanship just gets better better Pictures courtesy J Griner RC SCALE Spitfire Mk IXc John Guenther Dornier 23G Al Kretz Domier 17Z-2 Steve Ashby Spitfire Mk IXc Jack Sheeks Ryan STA Dale Campbell F-86 Charlie Bauer 146 Model Aviation Ernest Harwood Pitts S-2 Cathy Bumstine CL SCALE Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick IIowa/ Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 guess last column have write district VP think total over hundred twenty have pleasure punching same old computer little IRS 80 model 100 sure has its travels too now have high-speed fancy units speed data processing up future being on-line WoridNet whatever arrives communication between membership clubs officers AMAHQ will seem easy adding present use CompuServe started use about seven years ago Looking back guess prospect having fax machines EC dream computer has built fax/modem card exciting events stages AMA s development occurred during past eleven years two significant ones task heading-up really large Naturally its Muncie Site president Don Lowe asked chair team find National Flying Site gave quite headache made joke needing Kevlar jacket protection inevitable nasty jabs now dream alive working well worth frustrations team committee outstanding now HQ moved too Museum has no equal future expanding facilities further development activity complex well sure am proud members have visited site cannot get smidgin great already time am still planning remain PADCOM Committee continue site acquisition development other sites am also Frequency Committee no longer required EC Member member trade way also read several newsletters clubs have purchased own sites order preserve flying activities Thats magnificent report can recall CARDS Michigan have another Iowa plus Calumet Flyers Wisconsin too Bud Gorman sent information Duluth Club has just bought boils down combination reasonable costs full club membership participation seems impossible too difficult achieve enough bodies pushing together get done way program within AMA help clubs purchase fields means letter credit Send information its never used Both candidates Districts chief position Don Joe excellent representatives ideas wishes yet also have strong business experience contribute EC Time will arrive AMA will have run completely like business several different sections divisions Dave Brown has several times discussed development being needed now change by-laws will significant have extremely lucky have excellent officers district selection very easy agreed take duties will name nearly thirty individuals bottom heart thank help making representation EC much effective easy Time ticking get uploaded editor must finally say much pleasure have meeting great modelers legends particular memory Nats Chicopee Ken Arnold dined converted rail coach walking out called name gentleman turned out Walt Good After introductions pleasantries walked out Ken said st met R/C God . true Walt deserves title Good flying Seveners keep noise down look get visit 96 may AVID uary 1996 147 Proud father son Mettatal Airport event Hit $1 claim Ray Vincents idea flying purpose Bill Brown photo Turn Off Violence activity Mettatal Airport Bill Brown BTART club Archie Adamisin Jr stretch-winding Delta Dart Bill Brown photo Sooland RC Modelers Sparling Field Woody Doss photo *iorkp AMA 9Odb 9fl I] I-1 i L mu mum 1 tin Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tunas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 5th ring away RsSOCIeIe viuc rreaidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70816 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first close-up look electric RC flying came past October 21 22 New Orleans La Stan John CD ably assisted Ben Mathews Jules Damare headed up group put Gulf States Electric fly-In Held Louisiana Polo Field marvelous site near Slidell La drew fliers huge area Envision rough outline Texas Kansas City New York down Florida over Louisiana get idea Anyone has ventured Cajun Country has missed real treat real southern hospitality know never spent pleasant time among nice people ever Electric thing has gone way beyond what Im sure us ever imagined electric CB man George Parks asked come out launch model him handed model almost dropped big sleek sailplane felt like weighed least 20 pounds can climb vertically amazing rate George proceeded perform vertical eights put perspective think standing average 61 size Pattern ship its tail VTOing straight up 60 mph Maybe faster relatively new group flies very sleek beautiful sailplanes divided classes size battery pack Old-Timers boot As new fast-growing events setting up consistent universal set basic regulations generally spoken growing pains What important majority fly event choose rules fly under advice use KISS guide Keep Simple Stupid As dont get too Hi-Tech purest form design often fewest parts above keep FUN best example sort problem various FAI events Most now refined such high degree participation has dropped select few World Champion standpoint expected problem comes few participate funds raised entry fees various team trials greatly diminished diminished funds comes fact sponsorship various teams travel various points around world disproportionate number involved Certainly easy matter resolved country least countries events fly primarily FA schedule last count recall Nats schedule carried something like 92 separate events Certainly us need something about matter events Fun certainly main theme group Louisiana top competitor probably Paul Perret 95 AMA Nats winner think Rich Vaughn FAI team have no fun Mike Finnin Boyd OBrien rest great bunch Bayou Country Friday night preparations Saturdays start completed some bunch took along dinner Mike Finnin knew fabulous seafood house riding Boyd following Mike took us 1 hours go 20 miles As Stan John said sure am glad someone knew way great food Mike Probably farthest traveled Bob Aberle drove Long Island NY Bob some very interesting belt-reduction drives models whole Electric scene reminds 1 940s control line free flight modeling Nothing etched stone days Almost anything tried new experience So such new entry area just starting explored Granted have advanced technology advantages derived aerospace industry etc application new products new horizon cannot help both interesting exciting Above offers place entry level modelers get started nothing else So events have refined such high degree have left no room entry level modeler what about modeler has dormant 20 30 years Does favorite thing modeling have place person would like get active again just get started Think about Sooner Circle Burners CL Contest May 2021 1995 Since started flying CL 1960 first contest Precision Aerobatics fliers outnumbered Combat fliers 12-3 John Lowery Fox Mfg introduced new Fox 46 Stunt engine flew very smooth powerful No word time will produced commerciallyjust maybe Marlin McGee AVP 148 Model Aviation Simpson District VIII AVP presents AMA Hall Fame Award Frank Hoover founder ECE CG Electronics F&M Electronics Gary Kyle flew 30-inch Pacific Ace Flying Aces meet Albuquerque Power Hi-Line Mini 6 three cells Super Slow Combat winners Joe McKinzie Ft Worth first Andy Minor Amarillo second Mike Finnegan Oklahoma City third Joe took first Events Andy Minor second Finnegan entered Super Slow Ben Matthews being presented appreciation award / Kansas / Nebraska ,rnOt5I South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota 2Paul Hassler 3E Gustafson 4Greg 39th Annual Red River Valley Championships great turnout year large representation out-of-town fliers good weathera little windy didnt bother flying club growing again picking up new members Its really great see renewed interest CL flying again Glenn Nyhus President FM Skylarks Fargo ND News Colorado Contest ResultsPikes Peak IMAC 95 4th Annual Scale Aerobatics Contest Sept 2-3 1995 Colorado Springs Colorado Basic I Chuck Schone 8188% 2 Paul Munninghaff 3 Robert Suding 6925% 4 Doug Becham 6610% 5 Zdenek Stejskal 6548% 6 Dan Brunson 6428% 7 Jack Dunahue 6125% 8 Pat Riley 9 Rick Harper 5750% Sportsman 1 Pete Illick7938% 7328% 7390% 6748% 5974% Advanced 1 Brian Hoff 2 Dave Miller 7587% 5743% 4th annual Scale Aerobatic Contest has well attended great two days flying IMAC contest year supported large number sponsors manufacturers local hobby dealers several prices have received pilot though attendance wasnt what hoped 15 contestants 12 volunteerslhelpers large number spectators enjoyed 2 days aerobatic flying Basic class large variety models ranging 91 powered ACE Bingo 12 power Pattern aircraft G62 powered Large STINGER Sportsman Advanced class range Goldberg SU Extra 300 Ultimate Midwest Extra 300S twin Mold powered 30% Extra 300S Thanks able CD Dave Miller IMAC event succes hope better Pikes Peak IMAC 96 Labor Day Zdenek Stejskal Colorado IMAC rep News Kansas Nostalgia Pattern Contest September 10 could have better day weather wise Part cloudy cool tempratures light breeze Unfortunately showed up rained out spring event did come time Nevertheless did great day flying impressed event flying started approximately 10 am flew 3 complete rounds gave pilot throwaway round necessary break tie second place Class Aircraft competing consisted old new aircraft proved very competitive no matter what type being flown Final standings Class Stephen Schartz Gary Shelton Terry Brox Paul Marshall Extra 300 First Piper CubSecond Pussy Cat Third Trainer Fourth Class B Bob Arnett Curtis Schmidt Clay Schmidt 6033% T2A First Extra 300 Second Extra 300 Third Class C Jarold Schmidt Jerry Voth Extra 300 First EUlA Second February 1996 149 National champion Pete Mazur flying MO-i carrier model Getting ready Mouse Racing Some contestants F-M Skylarks model contest 15 Carrier Profile Carrier airplanes pilots Winners Fox 35 Sport Race Jim Mowety Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators District X Meeting Planned annual District X staff membership meeting being planned weekend January 2021 during southern California hobby shows year both hobby shows being held same weekend attempting hold meetings both IMS Show Pasadena California Hobby Expo Long Beach January meeting will include first major planning session 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition anyone interested event wishing participate welcome encouraged attend As always will have open question-and-answer sessions allow membership opportunity ask questions directly District staff representatives AMA Headquarters also have several new staff members introduce numerous awards present will again have awards luncheon Saturday honor several individuals clubs hobby organizations have demonstrated outstanding performance have made significant contributions aeromodeling detailed information will sent District X clubs additional information can obtained contacting local AVPs AMA soon Internet Following less-than-overwhelming success AIVIA electronic bulletin board AMA Publications Committee has taken advice of BBS participants will soon publish AMA World Wide Web page part Internet first stages page will primarily provide information downloading capability will eventually fully interactive allow membership application chartering sanctioning catalog sales other membership operations rather painful learning experience BBS Committee taldng much conservative approach establishing VWW page will launch aspects service until fully developed tested operational Initially service will include chat sessions interactive forums however will hypertext links other modeling services District X also considering separate home page part AMA network would allow immediate publication district issues activities exchange newsletter material information local events district web page strictly conceptual point would like throw open suggestions ideas will discussing issue much detail District X meeting January District X member chair AMA Education Committee Charles Kelley Long Beach California founder director 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy has earned national acclaim its educational programming Anaheim School District successful program excellent example contributions local clubs AMA members can make community promoting model aviation using aeromodeling means enhancing youth education Charles has appointed chairman AMA Education Committee help expanding type progratnniing assist developing other educational programs use AMA chartered clubs members other aeromodeling organizations Congratulations Charles know contributions will add greatly success committee future development educational programs months column being submitted just days before closing balloting 95 AMA election though results yet known would like take opportunity thank individuals offered demonstrated support bid position President AMA No matter what outcome may tremendous flow ideas suggestions will invaluable allowing better serve membership heartfelt thanks goes out supported everyone participated election process Till next time best wishes great holiday season em safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 70712 1676 Associate Vice Presidents September 2 1995 US Free Flight AlsohonoredattheUSFF Championships Lost Hills theChampionships Hall Fame extreme pleasure participating therecipient Bill Wylam Bill noted presentation AMA Hall Fame Awardillustrator inducted AMA past District X VP Vic Cunnyngham RHall Fame lifes work Adding prominence affair wasillustrating thousands aircraft plans opportunity Vics son Vicand drawings Bill has published Cunnyngham Jr present prestigiousnumerous books drawings can award Dad Vic Jr also very activefound Model Airplane News free flighter proprietor Grandpasother publications Bill wife Antique Hobbies Pomona Californiatraveled home Santa Barbara join us award presentation Despite erroneous reports contrary Hall Famer Bob Palmer R means well active met up Bob during recent visit Sepulveda Basin San Fernando Valley found him enjoying favorite pastimes visiting friends like Walt Prey L local control line site Free Flight modeling young young heart Pictured AMA Junior member participants years US Free Flight Championships Sponsored California United Free Flighters annual championship held worldclass NFFS free flight site Lost Hills California years event once again blessed prefect weather free flighters young old enjoyed great Labor Day weekend Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW ureat FslIs MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 nil Horstman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 will honor Dr Ralph Brooke induction AMA Hall Fame Saturday February 3 96 Saturday Poyallup EXPO weekend no-host cocktail hour 6pm will followed 7pm buffet dinner Antons 3207 B Main St Puyallup make sure have enough food please call Paul Cole 206 488-0343 Jean Brooke McGarah 206 824-5440 tell coming can turn kids model aviation Two photos show Gil Coughlin does Kids interested models Check out looks faces Northwest Fireballs U/C Club participates Pearson Air Park 4th July Celebration teaching kids fly U/C models equipment donated Frank Macy included ample number Firebaby Ils well some Franks new replicas closely resemble original AJ Firebaby Photos Jim Cameron pit crew Dave Royer left Jim Holmack Gary Harris teaches student bow student does own will usual scheduling meeting following general meeting Puyallup meets scheduled will 15th anniversary Volcano Meet Zillah May 18 & 19 Yes know Zillab going long before name changed 81 commemorate rock rained 80 meet Benton Co R/C club members Farrell Finley Phil Lukawitz came up pictured composite Farrell built Antic Bipe Phil built scale Space Shuttle What could logical using Antic haul shuttle altitude Photos Dewey Mosier Antic-Shuttle composite air launches recovery missions flown An important U/C contest spring 25th Anniversary NW Regionals Eugene largest U/C meets anywhere special things being planned uary 1996 151 Gil Coughlin shows omithopter 4th & 5th graders LP Brown School
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 EDUCATION Recent letters articles aeromodeling publications reveal some lack understanding nature sound involve generation sound relationship hearing sound levels frequencies means attaining lowered sound levels has published before fact repeated number times Whether seeming lack understanding due fact everyone reads particular publication issue publications some importance involved getting point lowered sound levels primary goals Academy education other important subjects handbook Sound Model Aeronautics published primer subject all-inclusive study rather fundamental document considered means imparting basic understanding purist could certainly find fault reason argument handbook Nonetheless fills niche development understanding apparently need reiterate some facts periodically new aeromodeling also finally interested doing something about loud operation first thing understand concerning subject determine just what talking about accustomed reading about noise thus think of terms difficulty noise measurable term individual has different perceptions comes noise Sound proper term because generation sound pressure measurable dynamic action Sound also recognized proper term government publications related subject control ordinances Let us consider some truisms relative sound refer value Sound Pressure Level term level used indicate scale logarithmic linear Also units decibels dBSound Power energy causes pressure wave develop hut no watt meters available measure Sound Power measure Sound Pressure Level First look horsepower speed increase Sound Pressure Level dB equal 10 times log horsepower ratio increase What does mean Doubling horsepower produces about 3 dB rise sound levels increase SPL dB equal 30 times log rpm ratio increase Doubling speed produces increase about 9 dB factors relating propellers some variance fact concern aerodynamic effects Speed Sound will see references speed sound relative propeller tip speed usually stated feet per second practical purposes speed sound function temperature can found taking 3342 times square root temperature degrees Fahrenheit Absolute Absolute 45969 degrees F means day thermometer reads 72 degrees absolute temperature 53169 degrees speed sound would 1130 feet per second Calculation tip speed feet per second will provide estimate ratio value speed sound Remember dealing airfoil tip propellers result does take consideration actual airflow velocity across tip Sound Power Level seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Sound Power Level As stated above Sound Power energy Sound Power Level decibel measurement course related relationship such doubling Power will result change Sound Power Level 3 dB can look stating reduction 3 dB Level results reduction sound half talk about levels required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power generated Weighting The sound meter has what known weighted scales Radio Shack meter provides two weighting networks Most meters meeting federal standards provide three scales B C scales scale reacts sound Continued page 139 136 Model Aviation de View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Executive Council Meeting Highlights following action items took place November 11-12 1995 Executive Council meeting V COMMITTEE REPORTS A FINANCE y MOTION Moved E McCollough XI seconded B Brown III accept 1996 Operating Budget Motion passed MOTION II Moved E McCollough XI seconded J Grigg II amend budget change Presidents budget $20000 Amendment passed MOTION III Moved J Grigg II seconded B McCollough XI amend budget include $5000 Resource Development Committee Amendment passed F PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MOTION IV D Brown EVP moved H Crispin IV seconded officers upon leaving Executive Council meeting verify recording secretarys voting sheet initial approval Motion passed G NATS PLANNING COMMITTEE MOTION V D Krafft moved R Miller IX seconded Nats AAAAA contest 1996 July 7th through 28th Motion passed H PADCOM MOTION VI Pete Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded museum its attachments referred Frank V Ehling Complex Motion passed MOTION VII P Waters VII moved B Brown III seconded site named International Aeromodeling Center Motion passed VII NEW BUSINESS MOTION VIII Moved D Brown EVP seconded EMcCollough XI President Executive Vice President Chairman PADCOM authorized make offers commit purchase properties AMA Motion passed MOTION IX H Crispin IV moved B McCollough XI seconded provide $2000 University Illinois continuation Low Speed Airfoil Study Motion passed February 1996 137 Hi Youre probably surprised hear again since will no longer president January 1996 magazine deadlines such will March issue before hear new president certainly hope balance have able say something column makes sense something has helpful nine years adds up 100 columns Swan Song As know now have reading stuff am lifelong modeler probably will until day die Modeling has real adventure providing much satisfaction challenge has also contributed substantially chosen profession really wouldnt change much choice since aeromodeling has given much pleasure began modeling career very tender age have tried about everything grew up beginnings RC modeling have witnessed astonishing growth hobby drifted Pattern flying evolved spent thousands hours traveling contest trial Now enjoy Giant Scale modeling attend rallies possible neat thing about aeromodeling broad-based something everyone challenge design build yes invent have inquisitive mind aeromodeling have tell you9 like meet other like interests spend countless hours exploring intricacies airplane design construction aeromodeling you just want spend relaxing hours creating just go fly model aeromodeling wholesome pleasurable experience has attracted thousands people walks life around world trust have helped enjoy hobby maybe introduced something really worth past nine years frustration headaches have worth started back 1 970s decided should make positive contribution aeromodeling since given much joy served District III Vice President two terms pressures professional life prevented service waited until retirement has real adventure AMA has grown have seen astounding technical progress love future looks good contributed just little bit Im satisfied have asked time time about salary answer neither rest elected Council members volunteers out receive remuneration paid employees some fifty people Headquarters Muncie president Council receive expense reimbursement official business activities need people experience businesses management serve Executive Council encourage such modelers run office Vice President District AMA needs Believe experience will frustrating times something accomplished can feel have part solution thing has learned cant please everyone modelers have way looking particular aspect aeromodeling must willing take barbs well accolades also have have courage convictions make right choices good whole modeling community Youll get negative calls positive oneswhen things go well flier hes happy doesnt necessarily tell about will appreciate few letters written thank what doing must ready defend position getting angry Seeing hobby prosper develop well worth headaches would like again thank out have supportive wasnt encouragement time time would have real difficult certainly want publicly thank wife Clara has supportive Yes types stuff also quite often tries make better sense out what scribble want thank compatriots Executive Council staff Muncie gives much AMA really appreciate Finally successor will known time read give sympathy kidding aside wish follows God speed wisdom lead aeromodeling 21st century So used say Pattern competition .on heading NOW Model Aviation ber sometimes November sees standing trade show booth RCHTA show Chicago some reason show dread year dont know show such drudgery really good show still drudgery Perhaps fact four day show others three days less Perhaps format having two full days restricted just trade aisles barely populated although aisles important people business dealers Perhaps fact doors opened general public truly general public shows up vast majority people knowing little about model airplanes ask much shallower questions real modelers deal other shows Whatever it sometimes results treating question situation way later wish treated differently fourth day show real live modeler came up booth actually friend brought him over started talking about might get Juniors involved modelling idea simply encourage existing modelers give some unused equipment have laying around kid hanging over fence flying site bad idea told him fact told him thought very good idea stopped right would have right anxious get away typical push down knob stick make airplane go up engaged him conversation regarding problems attracting Juniors hobby told him thought might work well Chicagoland area due fact such high number flying sites forest preserve park areas much likely find kids looking over fence might work well typical situations flying site isolated also related forced further further out boonies flying sites getting harder harder get Juniors involvedparticularly Juniors family member adult modeler related feel real solution solving problem get kid family involved modeling back forth flying field club activities week after week have problem recruiting own members volunteer part task some realities society make difficult pull off Would let 10 12 year old child go off boonies adult dont know take part hobby dont know anything about Unfortunately gentleman talking took comments negative subject lack enthusiasm idea Upon reflection can see reaction trying invoke some discussion problems perceive making difficult us increase success rate attracting Juniors person obviously given some thought subject took remarks negativism idea Nothing could further truth think great idea would encourage club individual give try particularly think school childrens home might good place us consider giving unused obsolete goodies Unfortunately business card gentleman gave four names couldnt contact him hope reads As being written realize time write next AMA will have new president may may other two candidates position would like say right now whoever will have tough act follow Don Lowe Don has great personal friend mentor 25 years service AMA its leader last 9 years has fantastic Don has lead Executive Council through dynamic period AMs history style stability unprecedented short leadership during last 9 years will remembered forever Thanks Don d/Crispin Continued page 136 much like human ear B scale discriminating scale C scale flat scale over meter range useful determining frequency sound reading higher C scale scale sound mostly below 600 Hz interested sound quality such serious muffler engine propeller studies frequency analyzer necessary common would 1/3 Octave band analyzer Sound noise vs Distance Intensity decreases distance rate decrease depends local conditions reflecting surfaces other barriers also affected temperature wind humidity Ignoring potential reflection decrease 6 dB distance doubled between source receptor example reading 90 dB 9 feet reading should 84 dB 18 feet will see some small variation ground level variation level aircraft flight quite constant open line aircraft source FAIIAMA Measurements method recommended take readings 9 feet engine downwind right side over hard surface may entirely accurate terms design analysis measurement procedure does provide rather accurate very consistent method taking readingsThe fact repetitive means comparisons can made enables us make progress knowing everyone has potential meeting same set parameters Analysis required design serious testing Other Factors good muffler used several things show up using analyzer propeller sound level predominate factor can reduced several means can reduce levels through changing types propellers changing pitches diameters combination alterations Working lower tip speed down range 540-570 feet per second lower beneficial does mean hang larger propeller engine attempt run same rpm will surely get ruined engine Practice adjusting air fuel intake engine will provide satisfactory operation Some examples 12-inch diameter 11000 rpm equals 575 EPS 14-inch propeller 9000rpm equals 550 FPS 10inch propeller 12000rpm equals 524 FPS within range start seeing relative quiet sound levels Any further reduction continues lower sound levels through two very distinct properties first lowered levels due tip speed other lower exhaust frequency lower sound level due exhaust levels muffler becomes efficient Inflight sound levels further reduced flight can keep increased rpm due unloading minimum sound level due vibration through structure covering can reduced through use proper vibration isolation number systems market Most useful varying degrees should also consider lining spinner metal foam some such material prevent ringing assists lowering levels will read other items such intake noise lesser influence Again intake sound levels reduced through lowered rpm attempts lower through various devices usually much value attempt can create problems solved Most modelers versed analyzing flow losses through tubing other considerations Without devices engineered specific engines could create running problems Most carburetors quite sensitive units Study discourse thought some importance time continuation study will continue next issue favorite aeromodeling magazine uary 1996 139 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 THE INFORMATION AGE talk turns information systems some people get interested some people get edgy difference usually defined along lines something called computer literacy computer literate enjoy jumping discussion bits bytes get kick out holding forth relative merits Fords Chevys computer age youre computer literate probably start looking someone still speaks English doesnt confuse bore same time Regardless theres little question information systems affect nearly everything about life includes membership AMA AMA information business effective handling information critical mission organization future success tied directly ability handle large volumes information efficiently effectively Some may argue model airplane business what really day-to-day basis gather process disseminate information information enables Academy provide leadership organization competition protection representation recognition education scientific/technical development modelers AMA Mission Statement 1994 gather information individuals other organizations process information use meet needs members communicate us some cases information helps clubs plan events lets others know about events other cases permits us identify areas common riskrisk can reduce developing communicating standards pooling resources underwrite individual members exposure portion risk cannot eliminate Gathering information also allows us consolidate knowledge about aeromodeling share knowledge widely possible information doesnt come cheap information age way handle information currently critical aspects Academys future success critical because information handling has evolved rapidly few organizations can stay ahead needs unless update information systems almost constant basis Like majority membership associations AMA has problems deciding handle complicated issue updating its information technology Move too fast end up expensive mistake Move too slowly find yourself back side power curve too little capacity members wondering computer keeps fouling up records Expectation levels far different 1995 years ago members sent membership applications mail paid check usually willing wait couple weeks confirmation membership processed growing number applications coming fax paid credit card number expectation levels demanding members expect confirmation come back quickly application came us information technology AMA now possesses need updating know Its hardware problem have networked set personal computers adequate modem informationDave Norris processing system hardware network supports territory Systems Manager David Norris assistant Rick Craig Dave technical wizard keeps everyone computing power Academy has taken well-used inventory aging personal computers rebuilt upgraded machines will handle demands modern operating systems software applications Ricks help Dave keeps hardware running keeps employees net software situation different matter Academys problem some time has membership database system running out capacity sophistication adaptability Its system evolved less-demanding environment system demands Rick Craig high levels maintenance system lacking ability effectively handle increasing demands modem distributed processing system Fortunately way new solution past summer AMA hired Greg Minch take over project will bring new membership database on-line Academys Headquarters within next year time Greg took over project plagued long series ofGreg Minch missteps mistakes project somehow always got shunted onto back burner because quick fixes patch jobs old system seemed constantly require brought Greg take different approach Instead doing everything inhouse decided ask consulting firm look what needed tell us thought should satisfy need hired firm wasnt selling hardware software solution own brought talk staff review operations ask us kind questions asked other membership associations similar information needs Once done asked consultants should ask bid developing database system put together Request Proposals would guarantee needs addressed new system Thats now have solicited proposals leading vendors association management software business have put together User Committee will evaluate proposals recommend choice best meets users needs future Greg coordinating will development implementation system choose through process next summer AMA will testing new system alongside current version would nice say once new information system place operating its own job will done can turn other things reality however likely get much break information systems development technology evolving too quickly future promises demanding flexibility change present has past next time going wait quite long move aggressively solution going start working solution before find have problem information business its tough play catch-up Model Aviation y Roulliard 1 F 11 [sjjjJjjsjjj Conneotcu Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT FUN FLY event happened August 12 & 13 1995 wrote several manufacturers hobby shops asking donations handed out door prizes event prizes thought would good opportunity gain some good will same time bring products attention modelers also mentioned names would published column Manufacturers donated fun fly AirtronicsFour-channel radio Model Airplane News12 six-month subscriptions Flying Models Decade Designs book Altech Discount certificate Balsa USA Thunderbug kit 4 discountcertificates Sig Balsa 6 packs hinges 2 cup holders K&B Sportster 45 engine Dave Brown Products 2 Six-Shooter pumps Applied Design Sheldons Hobby Futaba ACE Indy RIC Bridi Enterprises S&R Batteries Hobby Lobby Horizon Dist Omni Models Tower Hobbies Toms Hobby Corner RIC Buyers Warehouse Bob Smith Industries Windsor Propellers 12 T-bar sanders 3 $10 certificates 50% discount certificate $25 gift certificate $15 gift certificate 50% gift certificate 8 $10 gift certificates 3 $7 gift certificates Heat gun sealing iron epoxy 2 glow plugs 3 $5 Gift certificates $17 discount 40 ARF CyA adhesives Sig Seniorita kit CyA adhesives Props hat As can see some quite generous donations Thank items 41 manufacturers contacted 18 refused donate did respond Microhenrys Know cartoon characters have appearing Model Aviation about last eight years have enjoyed cartoons find right mark Now book received copy found very entertaining softbound 190 pages long Sound interesting books may ordered directly author Send $995 plus $L60 Ed Henry Box 581 St Peters MO 63376 Old-Time Pattern group trying create interest would aircraft designed before 1970 working set rules some locations hold events interested have input give call 617 934-6248 Propsnappers RIC Club have received word Jay Mealy AMA HQ Propsnappers have received GOLD LEADER CLUB AWARD congratulations Photos three pictures included last month because shortage space pictures provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire February 1996 141 racing can very close sometimes photo clearly documents Downeast Soaring Clubs Spring Glider meet new Boston NH held April 1 parking trees Identifying aircraft #1 turn marshals prior start Quickie 500 race heat Four aircraft needed heat flightllne aircraft normally parked Mike Luzzi daughter Christine New Haven CT setting needle valve Quickie 500 racer Christine Mikes caller very good New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkue7Cvergroerr Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dose Babcock 440 Stockton Street Higlrtstowv NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE APCENT CMR 4e0 eox 080 APO AE 09703 Wee De Coo 85 Riverside Drive Baskiog Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vince Jails00 16 Shaerrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Wait Geary 622 Pravklio Boulevard Abseovo NJ 08201-2717 George Buso 11 Mapie Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam SaRis, dl Perry Avenue Latharo NY 13110-3433 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camilios NY 13031 AVP position open Bill Poythress 2 Hewiock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdeoborg NY 13869-0081 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08500 Prequency Coordinator Ion Saute, 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenia NY 13130-9007 315 690-2448 Meanwhile have appointed Roy Brown become new AVP Europe Roy related Tom Roy stationed Netherlands near German Belgium borders member MECA presently flies Dutch club Welcome aboard Roy have some big shoes fill 27 January 1996 Save date Central New York Model Aircraft Association will again hold annual Symposium returning format past years special descriptive presentations things aeromodeling will special year dedicate show late Ed Izzo will honor Eds wife Louise dinner evening Also upstate New York comes pictures Lazy 8 RIC Aircraft Clubs giant scale fly-in last summer held Johnstown NY first picture shows Russ Cecils Messerschmitt flown Ken Hall lands mains Next shot displaced Nick Ziroli Srs version German Stuka dive bomber normally equipped siren frighten population displaced reference Nick moving upstate Long Island Again have Ziroli aircraft #3 time Black Widow powered two G 38s stretches its mains reach terra firma seems wherever go run least WW giant scale model picture #4 depicts beautiful rendition famed Sopwith Pup three Johnstown meet column dedicated Nick Ziroli although might seem Its just rather prolific builder flyer again evidenced picture #5 beautiful 120 powered Taube close out Johnstown meet year have hard working ground crew headed CD Ron Chizek seated front impound crew Training Novices seems always activity beset trails tribulations crashes repairs good friends Clarence Ragland has come up training system have seen action can attest results Basically little different other basic systems does have some nuances make much effective Space does permit writing out entire simple process So want information system send self addressed envelope bearing two first class stamps will send copy procedure Better Clarence would happy show works can get up trained him want address send self addressed envelope first class stamp Ill send address telephone number Going Going Gone saw real nice gesture District II club auction few days ago local members has fairly large stable flyable aircraft Rather let models sit around collect dust donated trainer type aircraft less radio course auctioned youth under age 15 Now know lot folks have club flea markets auctions during winter months what better way get young person hobby aircraft already built flight proven Come folks turn loose rafterdwellers benefit youth America great would make feel cost lot less pleasure gain seeing new entry hobby holiday season upon us may wish very best season coming new year now runway clear Model Aviation again open column sad news passing prominent member AMA mourn passing District II Associate VP Thomas E Brown AVP Europe apparently suffered heart attack scuba diving off Dutch coast Tom retired active duty Air Force 1985 subsequently employed Hughes Training Inc Europe Tom will missed Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King ot Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Internet few months ago mention made pertaining use Internet modelers Over past months usage has grown immensely Today form communication great benefit modeling community small amount information available address listed below http //coralbucknelledu/-chronstr/ornhtm Ornithopter Modelers Homepage Nathan Chronister student Bucknell University http//WWWnetaxscom/peopleImhmyersI vfsshtml Valley Forge Signal Seekers Includes highlights fine newsletter Hear Ye http/Iwwwtowerhobbiescomlrcwebhtml RIC Web Directory sponsored largest hobby shops world Although title RIC facets modeling categorized explore Believe current weather radar maps available Massachusetts Institute Technology others Did ever need accurate weather report modeling activities Model Airplane News Air Age Publishing can found http//wwwairagecoml newest magazine go online RC Modeler can found http//wwwmag-webcomlrc modeler/indexhtml site includes classified ads technical tips product reviews sites include technical data pictures club information can assist modelers recmodelsrcair recmodelsrcmisc recmodelsscale recaviationsimulators new group areas similar local bulletin board Academy Model Aeronautics will have its own web site near future service could provide membership endless Until happens may contact Vice President Bob Brown Internet address rlb4 @pittedu Leader Club Awards Congratulations two additional District II clubs have obtained Leader Club status within Academy Gold Leader Club award earned Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club involvement youth captured Adam Smiths picture Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Columbus Ohio has received Silver Leader Club award efforts taken Leader Clubs Academy create very positive atmosphere modeling club interested participating program contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters information Jackson County Aeromodelers Jackson County West Virginia home small very enthusiastic club biplane following picture Andrews Aeromaster built Rolla Wallace 1968 Wayne County R/C Flyers Local publicity somewhat hard get . Wayne County R/C Flyers Wooster Ohio Recently local newspaper Daily Record highlighted club result front page coverage included five color pictures Congratulations club president Gregg Hildebrand entire club Tn County Wingsnappers Last year Tn County Wingsnappers Hamburg Pennsylvania added Swap Meet list club activities success event has prompted host Second Annual March 23 1996 As can see picture below turnout great Plan now attend years meet cant make dont forget great Fun Fly will held June 15 & 16 Contact Walter Gladney 665 Dunkels Church Road Kutztown PA 19530 Bob Evans Fly-In 7th Annual Bob Evans Fly-In hosted RC Aces Jackson Ohio Mountaineers Hillbillies RC Clubs Charleston WV Over fifty pilots registered event Bob Evans Farm Rio Grande Ohio As usual Bill Carper did outstanding job organizing event promote modeling Scale competition uary 1996 143 Jackson County Aeromodelers Some smiles Bethanna group Christian home abused foster children after flying picnic hosted Northeast Philadelphia R/C Club Looking bargain Check out TnCounty Wingenappers Swap Meet Fred DeMuro explains F-15 model Adopt-A-School program Ethan Allen Elementary School Stan Clarks Curtiss Falcon lands Bob Evans Fly-In Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 TiptonRoad Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 27612-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lsne Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 being written during second week November find outdoor activity has dwindled down practically zilch 1995 Raleigh Aeromasters have benefit fly scheduled Tidewater Soaring Society has Hardy Souls Meet end year Northern Virginia Radio Control hosts Snow Fly January may may see snow will probably last snow fly site longtime site passing scene last weekend October loaded events around District including first ever Tidewater Radio Control Show event has excellent potential once scheduling can finalized have large amount event competition during time show about fifty tables occupied have figures attendance show benefit show Kings Daughters Childrens Hospital proceeds go charity event scheduled repeat next year Control Line Carolina Criterium held David Waymer Park Model Aircraft Site Huntersville North Carolina 14-15 October event sponsored Metrolina Control Line Society Contest Director Dale Campbell noted FAI Team CL Scale flier annual contest draws large part East competitors far away Missouri up down coast events Scale Aerobatics see some best both Photo number gives sense line length waiting fly Photo number two Sgt Norm Whittle Langley Air Force Base checking out Sultan Photo three Sopwith flown Scale Dave Willis Cincinnati Ohio turnout event usually very good brings out fair number spectators well Control Line appears growing segment model aviation area competition being promoted several groups especially Metrolina Club Norfolk Aeromodelers particular weekend began poorly rain times Saturday wind Sunday still people did come fly some potential combined Control Line Radio Control event site next year IMAC contest aerobatics under rules International Miniature Aerobatic Club held Mooresville North Carolina 14 October far know event type scheduled District IV event sponsored RC Wingers CD Tom Miller Again same weather factor case reduced number rounds event very interesting change radio control aerobatics familiar people Scale aerobatics liking check out rules Build aircraft practice drive Mooresville next Fail Regional Radio Control Fly-In Second Annual Eastern Regional Fly-In held Frankie Coburn Memorial Flying Field Greenville North Carolina Again attendance down because weather weekend turned out cold windy say flying fact flights made wide variety aircrafteverything very small Giants something said event such sanctioned IMAA AMA event run together along demonstrations number aircraft Last year able attend several seminars Numbers prevented seminars being held year field excellent site privately owned Frank Coburn has 200-foot 2600-foot runway What does need sort well-maintained grass runway Well starters Frank needs full size J-3 Kitten couple other aircraft belonging friends Another feature field track setup away runway operating RC cars Frank also operates Ram s Horn Hobbies shop entrance field nice touch year although evening air really got chilly bonfire Saturday evening bull wheels set up tables around Roast chicken trimmings served grand time Photo number four taken Saturday afternoon start several flights giant scale Lancaster aircraft built flown Larry Stenhouse Lany number other aircraft including Ryan ST T-33 Ducted fan performed great disregard strong gusty crosswinds Have ever seen Lancaster perform rolls Fantastic Other Happenings month October turned out busiest month year scheduled events District clubs hosted Free Flight Saunders Farm Free Flight Field Control Line mentioned above Pylon Racing Prince Georges RC Clubs field Bowie several IMAA Fly-In events other flying-type meets several Swap Shop/Auctions Flying Site Status New Meade Modelers reorganized club Fort Meade MD have site active once AMA Charter Club 3561 club has restricted membership priority military personnel Fauquier Aero Recreation Modelers FARM have new site will set next year Nash County Radio Control Club has also just found new site after having good part year Winston-Salem Radio Control Club also found replacement Thrift Field Howard County MD Radio Control Club has lost field hope have new very soon Model Aviation I-I 11 L ie] 1 m Alabama / Florida Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vise Presidents Bob Bartesoewica 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ran Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbetmina Chihasz sese Arbor Place Knoovllle TN 37917 James M Edwards 505 Mimosa New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briannood #157 Meridian M5 39305 Richard Jackson 2116 TOornise N Chadestos SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 236 Phenio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Aoe Miami Ft 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poeblo Paoo Annislon AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Le Eroodos FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Oroon Bind Panama City Beach FL32455 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Entanoia Lana Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5360 Pine Circle Commiog GA 30131 Lee Webster 1005 Syoaworn Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micaliazi HC 566 Boo 10397 Faardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields Boo 1063 5triobland Rd Intertachen FL 32148 Plrose 904 684-2517 have just returned Sanfordr Florida watched Bob Thomson Lee Dargue Ed Myersr Jay Ferrero other important club dignitaries open new field near city pictures arent back yet Ill feature next month Ernie Rayes president Robt Martin VP Bill Woodward Sec/Treas Kennedy Space Center model airplane club KARS Flyers Club have organized model plane group within national Kennedy Space Center itself flying models constantly hosted Shuttle Launch Director several astronauts recently flight instruction models have buddy Georgia active Free Flight picture below shows George awarding Allen Frasier 82 AMA Superior Service Award Son Wm Frasier left Allen built first model plane 1923 hollowed out dry corn stalk fuselage soft drink bottle cap nail punched thru nose block carved pine prop magazine pix & sanded shape rubber motor cut inner-tube claims didnt fly well probably didnt fly tried once . ay field named after Allen George wants know Kelsie Temples owner Remote Hobby Shop Pontiac SC says THANKS NO vote recent Council meeting reference Industry Assoc Program Kelsie speaking profits hobby shops make keep alive Pictured below Jimmy Prive Hudson Fla age 14 Jimmy says hes flying 5 years wishes children age also doing thanks letter picture Jimmy Al Wood wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach SC FunFly almost rained out 1 days out 2 quite Al says nice have pavilion snap above shows some winners Al Woods Fun-Fly L-R Mike Oberest Gerry McConnell Bill Cluntz Bob Mackey Assoc VPs Ward VanDuzer Georgia wants see Bill Rich control line model Bill lives Valrico Fla Ward snapped Muncie Precision Aerobatics show last month Ft Myers Fla other day snapped shot above Tony Greco wife Millie Tonys son Anthony left Tony built Cessna twin 310 has two 4 stroke YS-120s took year build Tony president Cape Coral RC Hawks Club Wally Zober past president RC World Flyers Orlando Fla also CD annual Ed Izzo Big Bird Memorial important person Central Florida model airplane scene Wally took picture Ed Stone big Yellow Birds Ed rarmod RCACF Big-Bird Fly-Ins Florida above Wally wants see Don MacGeorge holding Super Fly Stu Richmond controls Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico has no pix month because Joseph ladder taking down patio before hurricane Opal arrived ladder went out under him Joseph let go roof finally crashed cement below No broken bones After 3 visits hospital Joseph OK Ive told lot less gravity Puerto Rico unconfirmedstay off ladders Joseph Im off Muncie Indiana another AMA Council meeting Ill give detailed report vote issue Meeting 2 days uary 1996 145 Aeronca Sedan Steve SaugerHoward DGA 15-p Mike Weishans Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80858-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47204 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Lockheed C-130 Skip Mast special treat month few pictures FM Team Trials held August 1995 National Hying Site Muncie IN portion models present workmanship just gets better better Pictures courtesy J Griner RC SCALE Spitfire Mk IXc John Guenther Dornier 23G Al Kretz Domier 17Z-2 Steve Ashby Spitfire Mk IXc Jack Sheeks Ryan STA Dale Campbell F-86 Charlie Bauer 146 Model Aviation Ernest Harwood Pitts S-2 Cathy Bumstine CL SCALE Fokker DVIII Wayne Frederick IIowa/ Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Peter Waters Vice President 7420 7 Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Phone 810 486-4800 FAX 810 486-1603 Assistant Vice President Don Benifield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindafrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 guess last column have write district VP think total over hundred twenty have pleasure punching same old computer little IRS 80 model 100 sure has its travels too now have high-speed fancy units speed data processing up future being on-line WoridNet whatever arrives communication between membership clubs officers AMAHQ will seem easy adding present use CompuServe started use about seven years ago Looking back guess prospect having fax machines EC dream computer has built fax/modem card exciting events stages AMA s development occurred during past eleven years two significant ones task heading-up really large Naturally its Muncie Site president Don Lowe asked chair team find National Flying Site gave quite headache made joke needing Kevlar jacket protection inevitable nasty jabs now dream alive working well worth frustrations team committee outstanding now HQ moved too Museum has no equal future expanding facilities further development activity complex well sure am proud members have visited site cannot get smidgin great already time am still planning remain PADCOM Committee continue site acquisition development other sites am also Frequency Committee no longer required EC Member member trade way also read several newsletters clubs have purchased own sites order preserve flying activities Thats magnificent report can recall CARDS Michigan have another Iowa plus Calumet Flyers Wisconsin too Bud Gorman sent information Duluth Club has just bought boils down combination reasonable costs full club membership participation seems impossible too difficult achieve enough bodies pushing together get done way program within AMA help clubs purchase fields means letter credit Send information its never used Both candidates Districts chief position Don Joe excellent representatives ideas wishes yet also have strong business experience contribute EC Time will arrive AMA will have run completely like business several different sections divisions Dave Brown has several times discussed development being needed now change by-laws will significant have extremely lucky have excellent officers district selection very easy agreed take duties will name nearly thirty individuals bottom heart thank help making representation EC much effective easy Time ticking get uploaded editor must finally say much pleasure have meeting great modelers legends particular memory Nats Chicopee Ken Arnold dined converted rail coach walking out called name gentleman turned out Walt Good After introductions pleasantries walked out Ken said st met R/C God . true Walt deserves title Good flying Seveners keep noise down look get visit 96 may AVID uary 1996 147 Proud father son Mettatal Airport event Hit $1 claim Ray Vincents idea flying purpose Bill Brown photo Turn Off Violence activity Mettatal Airport Bill Brown BTART club Archie Adamisin Jr stretch-winding Delta Dart Bill Brown photo Sooland RC Modelers Sparling Field Woody Doss photo *iorkp AMA 9Odb 9fl I] I-1 i L mu mum 1 tin Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tunas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 5th ring away RsSOCIeIe viuc rreaidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70816 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 first close-up look electric RC flying came past October 21 22 New Orleans La Stan John CD ably assisted Ben Mathews Jules Damare headed up group put Gulf States Electric fly-In Held Louisiana Polo Field marvelous site near Slidell La drew fliers huge area Envision rough outline Texas Kansas City New York down Florida over Louisiana get idea Anyone has ventured Cajun Country has missed real treat real southern hospitality know never spent pleasant time among nice people ever Electric thing has gone way beyond what Im sure us ever imagined electric CB man George Parks asked come out launch model him handed model almost dropped big sleek sailplane felt like weighed least 20 pounds can climb vertically amazing rate George proceeded perform vertical eights put perspective think standing average 61 size Pattern ship its tail VTOing straight up 60 mph Maybe faster relatively new group flies very sleek beautiful sailplanes divided classes size battery pack Old-Timers boot As new fast-growing events setting up consistent universal set basic regulations generally spoken growing pains What important majority fly event choose rules fly under advice use KISS guide Keep Simple Stupid As dont get too Hi-Tech purest form design often fewest parts above keep FUN best example sort problem various FAI events Most now refined such high degree participation has dropped select few World Champion standpoint expected problem comes few participate funds raised entry fees various team trials greatly diminished diminished funds comes fact sponsorship various teams travel various points around world disproportionate number involved Certainly easy matter resolved country least countries events fly primarily FA schedule last count recall Nats schedule carried something like 92 separate events Certainly us need something about matter events Fun certainly main theme group Louisiana top competitor probably Paul Perret 95 AMA Nats winner think Rich Vaughn FAI team have no fun Mike Finnin Boyd OBrien rest great bunch Bayou Country Friday night preparations Saturdays start completed some bunch took along dinner Mike Finnin knew fabulous seafood house riding Boyd following Mike took us 1 hours go 20 miles As Stan John said sure am glad someone knew way great food Mike Probably farthest traveled Bob Aberle drove Long Island NY Bob some very interesting belt-reduction drives models whole Electric scene reminds 1 940s control line free flight modeling Nothing etched stone days Almost anything tried new experience So such new entry area just starting explored Granted have advanced technology advantages derived aerospace industry etc application new products new horizon cannot help both interesting exciting Above offers place entry level modelers get started nothing else So events have refined such high degree have left no room entry level modeler what about modeler has dormant 20 30 years Does favorite thing modeling have place person would like get active again just get started Think about Sooner Circle Burners CL Contest May 2021 1995 Since started flying CL 1960 first contest Precision Aerobatics fliers outnumbered Combat fliers 12-3 John Lowery Fox Mfg introduced new Fox 46 Stunt engine flew very smooth powerful No word time will produced commerciallyjust maybe Marlin McGee AVP 148 Model Aviation Simpson District VIII AVP presents AMA Hall Fame Award Frank Hoover founder ECE CG Electronics F&M Electronics Gary Kyle flew 30-inch Pacific Ace Flying Aces meet Albuquerque Power Hi-Line Mini 6 three cells Super Slow Combat winners Joe McKinzie Ft Worth first Andy Minor Amarillo second Mike Finnegan Oklahoma City third Joe took first Events Andy Minor second Finnegan entered Super Slow Ben Matthews being presented appreciation award / Kansas / Nebraska ,rnOt5I South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News North Dakota 2Paul Hassler 3E Gustafson 4Greg 39th Annual Red River Valley Championships great turnout year large representation out-of-town fliers good weathera little windy didnt bother flying club growing again picking up new members Its really great see renewed interest CL flying again Glenn Nyhus President FM Skylarks Fargo ND News Colorado Contest ResultsPikes Peak IMAC 95 4th Annual Scale Aerobatics Contest Sept 2-3 1995 Colorado Springs Colorado Basic I Chuck Schone 8188% 2 Paul Munninghaff 3 Robert Suding 6925% 4 Doug Becham 6610% 5 Zdenek Stejskal 6548% 6 Dan Brunson 6428% 7 Jack Dunahue 6125% 8 Pat Riley 9 Rick Harper 5750% Sportsman 1 Pete Illick7938% 7328% 7390% 6748% 5974% Advanced 1 Brian Hoff 2 Dave Miller 7587% 5743% 4th annual Scale Aerobatic Contest has well attended great two days flying IMAC contest year supported large number sponsors manufacturers local hobby dealers several prices have received pilot though attendance wasnt what hoped 15 contestants 12 volunteerslhelpers large number spectators enjoyed 2 days aerobatic flying Basic class large variety models ranging 91 powered ACE Bingo 12 power Pattern aircraft G62 powered Large STINGER Sportsman Advanced class range Goldberg SU Extra 300 Ultimate Midwest Extra 300S twin Mold powered 30% Extra 300S Thanks able CD Dave Miller IMAC event succes hope better Pikes Peak IMAC 96 Labor Day Zdenek Stejskal Colorado IMAC rep News Kansas Nostalgia Pattern Contest September 10 could have better day weather wise Part cloudy cool tempratures light breeze Unfortunately showed up rained out spring event did come time Nevertheless did great day flying impressed event flying started approximately 10 am flew 3 complete rounds gave pilot throwaway round necessary break tie second place Class Aircraft competing consisted old new aircraft proved very competitive no matter what type being flown Final standings Class Stephen Schartz Gary Shelton Terry Brox Paul Marshall Extra 300 First Piper CubSecond Pussy Cat Third Trainer Fourth Class B Bob Arnett Curtis Schmidt Clay Schmidt 6033% T2A First Extra 300 Second Extra 300 Third Class C Jarold Schmidt Jerry Voth Extra 300 First EUlA Second February 1996 149 National champion Pete Mazur flying MO-i carrier model Getting ready Mouse Racing Some contestants F-M Skylarks model contest 15 Carrier Profile Carrier airplanes pilots Winners Fox 35 Sport Race Jim Mowety Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Gary Hover Visalia California 209 747-0287 Kai Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators District X Meeting Planned annual District X staff membership meeting being planned weekend January 2021 during southern California hobby shows year both hobby shows being held same weekend attempting hold meetings both IMS Show Pasadena California Hobby Expo Long Beach January meeting will include first major planning session 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition anyone interested event wishing participate welcome encouraged attend As always will have open question-and-answer sessions allow membership opportunity ask questions directly District staff representatives AMA Headquarters also have several new staff members introduce numerous awards present will again have awards luncheon Saturday honor several individuals clubs hobby organizations have demonstrated outstanding performance have made significant contributions aeromodeling detailed information will sent District X clubs additional information can obtained contacting local AVPs AMA soon Internet Following less-than-overwhelming success AIVIA electronic bulletin board AMA Publications Committee has taken advice of BBS participants will soon publish AMA World Wide Web page part Internet first stages page will primarily provide information downloading capability will eventually fully interactive allow membership application chartering sanctioning catalog sales other membership operations rather painful learning experience BBS Committee taldng much conservative approach establishing VWW page will launch aspects service until fully developed tested operational Initially service will include chat sessions interactive forums however will hypertext links other modeling services District X also considering separate home page part AMA network would allow immediate publication district issues activities exchange newsletter material information local events district web page strictly conceptual point would like throw open suggestions ideas will discussing issue much detail District X meeting January District X member chair AMA Education Committee Charles Kelley Long Beach California founder director 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy has earned national acclaim its educational programming Anaheim School District successful program excellent example contributions local clubs AMA members can make community promoting model aviation using aeromodeling means enhancing youth education Charles has appointed chairman AMA Education Committee help expanding type progratnniing assist developing other educational programs use AMA chartered clubs members other aeromodeling organizations Congratulations Charles know contributions will add greatly success committee future development educational programs months column being submitted just days before closing balloting 95 AMA election though results yet known would like take opportunity thank individuals offered demonstrated support bid position President AMA No matter what outcome may tremendous flow ideas suggestions will invaluable allowing better serve membership heartfelt thanks goes out supported everyone participated election process Till next time best wishes great holiday season em safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 70712 1676 Associate Vice Presidents September 2 1995 US Free Flight AlsohonoredattheUSFF Championships Lost Hills theChampionships Hall Fame extreme pleasure participating therecipient Bill Wylam Bill noted presentation AMA Hall Fame Awardillustrator inducted AMA past District X VP Vic Cunnyngham RHall Fame lifes work Adding prominence affair wasillustrating thousands aircraft plans opportunity Vics son Vicand drawings Bill has published Cunnyngham Jr present prestigiousnumerous books drawings can award Dad Vic Jr also very activefound Model Airplane News free flighter proprietor Grandpasother publications Bill wife Antique Hobbies Pomona Californiatraveled home Santa Barbara join us award presentation Despite erroneous reports contrary Hall Famer Bob Palmer R means well active met up Bob during recent visit Sepulveda Basin San Fernando Valley found him enjoying favorite pastimes visiting friends like Walt Prey L local control line site Free Flight modeling young young heart Pictured AMA Junior member participants years US Free Flight Championships Sponsored California United Free Flighters annual championship held worldclass NFFS free flight site Lost Hills California years event once again blessed prefect weather free flighters young old enjoyed great Labor Day weekend Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW ureat FslIs MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 nil Horstman 4109S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Seser 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 will honor Dr Ralph Brooke induction AMA Hall Fame Saturday February 3 96 Saturday Poyallup EXPO weekend no-host cocktail hour 6pm will followed 7pm buffet dinner Antons 3207 B Main St Puyallup make sure have enough food please call Paul Cole 206 488-0343 Jean Brooke McGarah 206 824-5440 tell coming can turn kids model aviation Two photos show Gil Coughlin does Kids interested models Check out looks faces Northwest Fireballs U/C Club participates Pearson Air Park 4th July Celebration teaching kids fly U/C models equipment donated Frank Macy included ample number Firebaby Ils well some Franks new replicas closely resemble original AJ Firebaby Photos Jim Cameron pit crew Dave Royer left Jim Holmack Gary Harris teaches student bow student does own will usual scheduling meeting following general meeting Puyallup meets scheduled will 15th anniversary Volcano Meet Zillah May 18 & 19 Yes know Zillab going long before name changed 81 commemorate rock rained 80 meet Benton Co R/C club members Farrell Finley Phil Lukawitz came up pictured composite Farrell built Antic Bipe Phil built scale Space Shuttle What could logical using Antic haul shuttle altitude Photos Dewey Mosier Antic-Shuttle composite air launches recovery missions flown An important U/C contest spring 25th Anniversary NW Regionals Eugene largest U/C meets anywhere special things being planned uary 1996 151 Gil Coughlin shows omithopter 4th & 5th graders LP Brown School