An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
Page Numbers: 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153
An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
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An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
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An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive HookseH NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 request following begins list AMA Chartered Clubs District list will completed next couple columns SPARKS DONALD W ALLARD t34 WILLIAMSBURG DR LONGMEADOW MA 01106-1732 HAMPSHIRE COUNTY RCERS JOAN P LEARNED 19 CROWN ST SPRINGFIELD MA Ot t08-2206 BERKSHIRE RC FLYING CLUB ROBERT F POWERS 131 RICHARDDR PITSFIELD MA 01201-7422 SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE RC FLYING CLUE THOMAS P MOSCA 736 EAST ST LEE MA 01238-9388 TUNNEL CITY RCS DAMASSE 3 LAFLAMME 100 HAWLEY RD SAVOY MA 01256-9324 MOHAWK VALLEY MODELERS RANDAL B KING 59 WALLINGFORD AVE ATHOLMA 01331-1506 FRANKLIN COUNTY RC BARRY WALKER 7 PARK ST MILLERS FALLS 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
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An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
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An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
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An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive HookseH NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 request following begins list AMA Chartered Clubs District list will completed next couple columns SPARKS DONALD W ALLARD t34 WILLIAMSBURG DR LONGMEADOW MA 01106-1732 HAMPSHIRE COUNTY RCERS JOAN P LEARNED 19 CROWN ST SPRINGFIELD MA Ot t08-2206 BERKSHIRE RC FLYING CLUB ROBERT F POWERS 131 RICHARDDR PITSFIELD MA 01201-7422 SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE RC FLYING CLUE THOMAS P MOSCA 736 EAST ST LEE MA 01238-9388 TUNNEL CITY RCS DAMASSE 3 LAFLAMME 100 HAWLEY RD SAVOY MA 01256-9324 MOHAWK VALLEY MODELERS RANDAL B KING 59 WALLINGFORD AVE ATHOLMA 01331-1506 FRANKLIN COUNTY RC BARRY WALKER 7 PARK ST MILLERS FALLS 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
Page Numbers: 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153
An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/04
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An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive HookseH NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 request following begins list AMA Chartered Clubs District list will completed next couple columns SPARKS DONALD W ALLARD t34 WILLIAMSBURG DR LONGMEADOW MA 01106-1732 HAMPSHIRE COUNTY RCERS JOAN P LEARNED 19 CROWN ST SPRINGFIELD MA Ot t08-2206 BERKSHIRE RC FLYING CLUB ROBERT F POWERS 131 RICHARDDR PITSFIELD MA 01201-7422 SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE RC FLYING CLUE THOMAS P MOSCA 736 EAST ST LEE MA 01238-9388 TUNNEL CITY RCS DAMASSE 3 LAFLAMME 100 HAWLEY RD SAVOY MA 01256-9324 MOHAWK VALLEY MODELERS RANDAL B KING 59 WALLINGFORD AVE ATHOLMA 01331-1506 FRANKLIN COUNTY RC BARRY WALKER 7 PARK ST MILLERS FALLS 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153
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An Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Hall Fame 1996 year Academy accepts nominations Hall Fame award honor bestowed upon individuals have contributed advancement association aeromodeling general over significant period time candidates qualifications reviewed voted upon panel consisting past presidents Academy 1995 five individuals granted Hall Fame award following biographical sketches provide information attesting contributions aeromodeling made recipients Robert Boucher Marina Del Rey California best known modeling community pioneering work Electric power As co-founder later owner president AstroFlight Robert continues today develop new innovative products modeling community contributes technology associated types power tools Now 62 years age Roberts modeling career can traced back 1940s As competitor has flown variety events over years events range control line aerobatics 1948 Electrics sailplanes recent years 1973 Nats Oshkosh flew Electric models both RC Scale Pattern against standard models day 1971 set closed-course world record 302 kph Waimanalo Hawaii using own sailplane design Malibu As designer co-designer Robert created variety designs ranging sailplanes Electric trainers Scale models AstroFlight has kitted designs including Malibu Astro Sport Trainer Astro Viking Partenavia P-68 twin Porterfield Together brother Roland designed built flew radio control model 1949 72-inch model sported single-channel proportional rudder control powered Arden 19 As co inventor Electric flight holds US Patent 3957230 advent practical Electric flight has made possible Roberts continuing efforts creating developing high-power lightweight cobalt motors quickcharging systems speed controls gear boxes other items 1973 developed Electric drone flew hour 29 minutes 75 miles per hour canying six-pound payload Over years efforts have included leadership roles clubs national organizations well contest director activities Additionally has written numerous articles newsletters technical papers Robert active civic affairs such local state national chambers commerce California Industry Leadership Council has made numerous appearances lobbying behalf workmans compensation insurance reform Nominated Joe Beshar Academy welcomes Robert Boucher ranks Hall Fame Dr Ralph C Brooke DDS formally Seattle Washington passed away June 6 1989 Dr Brooke practiced dentistry 1959 until failing health forced him retire 1976 Ralph C Brooke Interestingly firmly believed success dentistry dental educator directly related experience gained through modeling Ralph began modeling experience age six near Kansas City born very beginning honed intensely competitive nature entering free Continued page 139 CORRECTION effort making attempt explain principles same time avoid complexity lead error paragraph column February issue will take stab correcting error problem page 136 second column under heading Sound Power Level heading should have read Sound Power Pressure Levels following change statement should help clarify subject complete discourse using mathematics involved would also some help Unfortunately readers wish get involved depth attempt made keep things bit simpler probably permits errors creep seems much confusion concerning Sound Power Level Sound Pressure Level As stated above Sound Power energy measured watts Sound Pressure intensity is measured decibels course related relationship such doubling Sound Power Level will result Sound Pressure Level change 3 decibels can look stating reduction 3 decibels Sound Power level results reduction sound one-half talk about Sound Pressure Levels dB required quiet operation talking about very large reduction Sound Power Level being generated hope will help clarify statement Migrating Combustion Chamber Engine column recently mentioned soon-to-be-produced first MCC engines engine expected introduced aeromodeling public Toledo show manufacturer Engine Research Associates 5710 Industrial Road Fort Wayne IN 46825 have rather extensive number inquiries over past couple years regarding future engine especially view Continued page 139 138 Model Aviation * Inside View Headquarters Howard Crispin Jr Robert Boucher Sound/Crispin Continued page 138 operating characteristics quiet operation Further details available first engine will provide some data can important may consider purchasing new engines price available time however cost should competitive engines same power class will little time between publication column Toledo show likely information will available advance show engine considered 20 cubic inch displacement engine recommended propellers 20 x 10 20 x 12 22 x 10 rpm fully available time should normal range 6000-7000 rpm propellers fuel will 15% glow engine twincylinder because two power pulses per revolution weight will about 62-64 ounces 4 pounds construction basically bar-stock 6061 aluminum manufactured CNC machines recall earlier discussions MCC engine features quiet operation unit considering propeller holds true engine exhaust will consist length /4-/s ID silicon exhaust tubing radiator hose No other muffler will required two characteristics engine should appeal Giant modeler using engine high torque output very low exhaust sound level low level due operating principle engine generated energy used blown atmosphere hot gases fact exhaust thus very much above atmospheric means exhaust quiet enables engine operate tube carry off primarily exhaust residue factor should also simplify installations since should no need figure out install muffler cowling aircraft will contain engine will end up neat installation Testing prior introduction will provide better picture overall operation event engine should enable operate Giant model fields currently restrictions due noise generation will still need consider propeller operation dimensions engine such make fit great variety aircraft designs cross-section oval shaped 54 inches high 62 inches wide propeller will extend 61 64 inches firewall Radial-type engine mounting brackets will supplied engine brackets use four screws rectangular pattern horizontal spacing approximately 2 inches center vertical spacing 48 inches center information should sufficient consider what type aircraft might consider engine Fame Continued paqe 138 flight contests m around Kansas City area 1944 m Missouri awarded longest flight Boy Scout introduced radio control flying student University Washington School Dentistry point 1959 Ralph competed literally hundreds RC Aerobatics events ranging local highly prestigious international ones performance national level 1962 1964 resulted being member 1963 1965 United States World Championship Pattern teams responded challenge winning first place Genk Belgium 1963 repeating performance Ljunjbyhed Sweden 1965 thus becoming first person win consecutive world championships FAd Pattern competition Ralph helped organize Radio Aero Modelers Seattle RAMS subsequently served wide variety capacities including helping find purchase develop club flying field 1964 founded RAMS RC Symposium winter technical model show has now evolved hobby trade show called Northwest Expo event held annually first weekend February Puyallup Washington Ralph founded organized managed Northwest Kidney Benefit Model Airshow raised thousands dollars Northwest Kidney Center received Pan American Award modeling achievements 1976 1982 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 20 years service including representing District XI Radio Control Contest Board throughout time As health deteriorated due longterm diabetes Ralph no longer able practice dentistry build fly models did stay part modeling community starting business 1979 producing model products business continued until 1985 could no longer manage due failing health Ralph participated classic event called upon fly Scale F4U Corsair deck scale aircraft carrier underway Lake Washington ship consisted 15 x 40-foot deck superstructure built buoy-tender hull Over two-day period Ralph made several take-offs arrested landing achievement simply underscored abilities competitive nature Academy proud list name Dr Ralph C Brooke nominated Paul Cole its Hall Fame age 78 Vic Cunnyngham still very much active modeler free flight arena competition As illustration continued interest activity association Southern California free flight clubs FFMAC presented Vic first Spirit Modeling Vic Cunnyngham Award annual perpetual award 1994 Vic began modeling career 1927 age ten Winnetka Illinois Three years later family moved St Louis Missouri began tutored Christy McGrath modeling pioneers St Louis area 1931 joined club 5000 members maintained Stix Baer & Fuller large department store St Louis area Vic began receive national attention interesting fashion national magazine published picture Vic wife Ann twinpusher airplanes information detailed Anns winning third place contest Vic placed tenth Upon moving California 1952 Vic became very active competition Additionally began officiate contests 1967 served overall director free flight events Nats very early member AMA having begun flying under banners AMLA NAA Vic served AMA contest Coordinator Vice President District X Free Flight Contest Board Working Howard Johnson later became AMA president sponsorship Cal-Western model meets achieved through Los Angeles Parks Recreation Department later became United States Free Flight Championships held Taft California Vic member Hall Fame both National Free Flight Society Society Antique Modelers As charter member NFFS became West Coast membership chairman also member very select 8-Ball Society Vic has held 9 national records designed Space-Rod has set 15 national records continues spend countless hours authenticating building twin-pusher type April 1996 139 rubber models youth Vic able share modeling experiences son Vic Jr taught build fly models very early age Certainly continuing highlight Vic able gather together other members Stix Baer Fuller club homes over 60 years camaraderie friends competitors Vic welcomed another group modelers dedicated themselves advancement aeromodeling AMA Hall Fame 1994 AMA life member L-1220 passed away victim massive heart attack Friends recognize L-1220 Ed Izzo Winter Springs Florida Born 1922 Ed spent life devoted Ed Izzocreating outstanding models competing Over years participated disciplines free flight control line radio control As mechanical engineer degree Syracuse University Ed took great interest associating skills hobby/sport Beyond outstanding skill precision models produced contributed innovative approaches modeling Ed produced marketed metal pan used form lower half Control Line Speed model fuselages thus achieving higher degree safety necessary using larger powerful engines found higher classes competition 1964 Ed developed concept foam wings technique cutting wing panels covering created simpler faster means producing accurate wing method employed kits scratchbuilt models today Eds organizational leadership skills employed variety ways served positions clubs Syracuse area Nationally Ed served contest boards two different occasions 1960-64 1978-82 During period 1982-1986 served District Vice President after having moved Syracuse area New England capacity Ed prime mover working Air Force resulting use Westover Air Force Base Chicopee Massachusetts site Nats After retirement Ed wife Louise moved Florida involvement larger models led Ed becoming member IMAA Board Directors Through years Ed Louise recognized team activities involved Always ready help newcomer individuals got feet wet through guidance teaching much later years engaged building flying larger models particularity Scale flew Pattern years incident exemplifies ability outstanding ambassador United States AMA modeling community occurred 1 970s worked diligently week win Canadian Nats relinquish first place awards ceremony did stating guest country just appreciated opportunity fly Canadians enjoy company Academy welcomes name memory Ed Izzo ranks Hall Fame nomination presented Walter Throne Frank Hoover radio control modeler since 1939 would recognized amateur radio community W5LQW Bornin 1916 Singleton Pennsylvania became enamored model airplanes early age 1939 Frank flew Scientific Mercury model using homemade equipment Frank HooverThis interest resulted becoming involved electronics training Fort Monroe Virginia 1941 year 1942 found him learning electronic autopilots Minneapolis Honeywell finally training bombardier navigators Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico spent 5/2 years United States Army Air Corps rating Bombardier-Navigator After World War II ended elected stay Albuquerque worked Sandia Laboratories six years before joining Gulton Industries 1954 around time perfected small airborne receiver formed ECE Company During employment Gulton Industries designed small lightweight reed relays used selective tone activation electronic equipment used training dogs Frank instantly updated radio designs progressed ever complicated types Ultimately designed built first successful digital systems using multi-channeled controls hobby industry chose digital over analog techniques working knowledge transistors radio-frequency links products led way developments served ease lives aeromodelers virtually time devoted hobby industry formed company known F&M Electronics Soon worldwide markets introduced blue boxes gained notable reputation modeling world reported another famous radio designer Howard Bonner once told Frank turned key Bonners success result casual conversation about digital proportional radio 1963 Frank sold business 1968 returned work Gulton Industries 1977 formed electronics consulting practice allows 78-year-old time regular rounds golf week As true number members Hall Fame Frank life member 8-Ball Society holds certificate number 211 dated July 1 1961 signed Walt Billet Academy offers warm welcome Frank Hoover joins Hall Fame application submitted James Simpson Rio Rancho New Mexico Model Aviation ident Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 1871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 Daya 513 738-1560 Eve 513 738-3249 Fax 5137380152 CompuServe 7853726 Ive President whole 9 days being written its sure eye-opening few days begin managed drop chunk metal foot just before Xmas have bobbling around ever since Dr says its broken Id better off now understand what talking about Oh well looking bright side its tougher get foot mouth swollen Another highlight last two weeks has weather has managed shut down AMA HQ number days have tried get through AMA unsuccessful please accept apologies Just about time got AMA HQ back open Muncie Blizzard 1996 came trucking through closed us down Cincinnati area up entire east coast smart-aleck Don Lowe called up middle of purporting seeing faring relayed way down 70 Florida sunshine light breezes Jerry Rouillard remarked today picked right year purchase dump truck equip plow also got quite kick out fact ex Californian Gary Hover getting lot OJT plowing rapidly becoming expert snow removal am finding some darndest things will influence what actions AMA must take An example strike public service employees France forced postponement FAI-CIAM Bureau meeting expected have three people meeting understand actually already other personal business other two non-cancelable tickets argued ClAM Bureau meeting could rescheduled two days prior Plenary meeting March would eliminate duplication travel expense argument fell deaf ears announced would plan upcoming weekend Jan 13-14 would make final decision just week before whether go announced decision US would participate meeting due cost getting lastminute tickets ill-conceived plan guys came up some reasonably priced tickets some assurances meeting would held tentatively announced Official announcement came through just week before meeting Now death French President Mitterand am once again wondering meeting will held Some days just cant win am still quite unhappy attitude ClAM can ignore economic impact members dont happen European scheduling meetings have asked representatives voice strongest terms meeting Bureau intend talk ClAM President Sandy Piemenoff about Plenary meeting March Come think about might able attend meeting own government doesnt get back work seems passport has expired renewal application system somewhere Planning AMAs 60th anniversary Celebration Eagles ongoing being orchestrated former AMA President Executive Director John Worth scheduled held opening weekend first ever National Championships held entirely except Indoor AMA s own property John has already secured commitments real oldtimers responsible making modeling AMA what today Plan now make celebration possibleI doubt has ever nor will ever again gathering of real pioneers sport/hobby will chance rub elbows heroes youth well chance show far sport/hobby has come Watch further announcements some good news monthfirst fact renewals well ahead same point time last year indicating may have turned corner gradual decline membership last few years Secondly insurance carrier settled SFA lawsuit against AMA Depending point view could good bad prefer think good thing SFA thing still isnt necessarily over countersuit still pending step right direction have little doubt SFA will declare victory case reality insurance carrier made payment less cost providing defense court case win outright fully expected Such reality dealing legal system insurance companies age 90s enjoy reading newsletters receive around country find valuable way monitor pulse membership such newsletter New York Indoor Times editor Ed Whitten has taken AMA task actually raked us over coals few times over years issue has gone too far however printed line stated model airplanes USA permanently eliminated AMA would able reduce annual membership costs full ten percent blatant lie estimate would reduce expenses 5% tops course also said worst ice cream flavor Ambroid old-time modeler worth salt knows its best flavor Any correspond would well advised include telephone number well best time call find can get lot done over telephone can through written responses Quite frankly dont have time write response inquiry am probably businessman country has never secretary am s-l-o-w typist work primarily telephone find works much better short need response give telephone number Speaking need telephone during day please dont call normal business line have installed private line just own use office should use number employees can keep business going yak phone number 513-738-1560 i q ~aUebel Due fact Dave Brown elected President column will resume once Executive Vice President selected Bylaws call Executive Council select Executive Vice President April 1996 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 International Aeromodeling Center its November meeting AMA Executive Council settled new name facility destined become Academys worldwide showcase aeromodeling majority vote Council decided Academys official home should known International Aeromodeling Center new name chosen because previously confusion about facilitys name called National Flying Site Ebling Complex simply Muncie Site Depending talked talked might publications used names interchangeably inconsistently officially deciding its name EC helped clarify Centers purpose importance organization As Center International Aeromodeling Academys thousand-acre parcel Indiana farmland official home National Championships established location World Championships resource furthering AMAs commitment modeling education showcase modeling nationally intemationally Center also ambitious undertaking has required major commitment Academys resources Although does reduce commitments other areasnotably transporting Nats distant locationsplanning developing operating facility ambitious International Aeromodeling Center has placed new demands Executive Council Headquarters staff members Some resource commitments obvious difficult calculate what takes build roads runways museum office building Other demands less clear beginning now becoming far easier comprehend couple years experience have much clearer idea what costs secure malntain Center year-around have become better farm-lease supervisors have leamed some very interesting lessons about administering onsite modeling nonmodeling events short now getting handle running place its minute too soon 1996 going real benchmark AlMAs history year celebrate 60th year organization year host 70th Annual National Aeromodeling Championships Both events provide wonderful opportunities taking sport wider audience both have potential developing increased awareness important position aeromodeling occupies within sport aviation community Within past year continuing through summer Headquarters staff has working closely Executive Councils Property Acquisition Development Committee PADCOM plan develop improvements necessary host years events Last summer Stage Center Control Line Speed sites completed time Pylon World Championships Control Line Team Trials time Nats begin July year will have closed off public access county road bisects property will have constmcted new grass strip Pattem Helicopter will have new north-south road gives us intemal connection new strip new road will also provide much-needed chase lane free flight modelers using southem end Center Much credit ensuring site development proceeds schedule within budget goes new Facilities Director Gary Hover Gary well-known Pylon racer Visalia California came work AMA last year Gary also has considerable free flight control line experience worked several years Facilities Director County San Luis Obispo Califomia background modeler work experience facilities management degree architecture Gary has added some much-needed capability facilities management staff key part keeping International Aeromodeling Center dayto-day operation handled Maintenance Manager Greg Chartrand Greg longtime employee AMA has Greg ChartrandAcademy since 1983 Before moving Muncie Greg principally responsible handling maintenance Reston Headquarters building annual transport AMA equipment Nats wherever might held particular year After move Indiana farming snow-plowing host new responsibilities became part maintenance clear Greg would need help Paul Garrett hired AMAs full time maintenance worker has become critical member AMA maintenance team During winter months Paul works Greg keep Paul Garrett grounds accessible substantial inventory AMA equipment repair During summer months Paul takes additional responsibilities helping train supervise seasonal employees needed keep Center clean well-mowed ready AMA members enjoy throughout flying season During Nats Paul also fills Greg handles management maintenance matters directly related competition Facilities operations nonprofit organizations pretty routine matter facilities crew keeps light bulbs replaced air filters changed office clean operating comfortably changes dramatically add kind responsibilities Academy has assumed development operation enterprise scale scope International Aeromodeling Center Now talking about building roads airstrips find have insure snow removed gates manned fields mowed emergency plans place porta-johns kept clean Regardless challenges International Aeromodeling Center quickly becoming asset members can view pride tmly becoming showcase aeromodeling appropriate home Academy Model Aeronautics Come visit us Muncie see yourself 4142 Model Aviation y Roulliard -t Gary Hover F] Ii 11 [u UEI t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob 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AVE CUMBERLAND RI 02860-2526 AQUIDNECK RC FLYERS INC JOHN A DANKIEVITCH 20 NINA RD PORTSMOUTH RI 02871-3906 RI SOARING CLUE JOHN E BURNS JR 25 OVERHILL RD WARREN RI 02885-2906 RC SCALE MODELERS OF RI RAYMOND E DEAN 205 HALENE ROAD #102 WARWICK RI 02886-2450 SOUTH COUNTY RC CLUE ROBERT PETERSON 538 BUFIDNWOODS AVE WARWICK RI 02886-8141 RI AEROMODELERS DANIEL CAREY 200 BEACH AVE WARWICK RI 02889-3924 April 1996 143 much caption believe name Bob Panatakis holding what appears Sig Tn-Star Southern NH Family Day Fun Fly OldTimer Buccaneer Clubs trainer next photo explains past tense after picture Possibly due broken spar sharp pullout New Jersey New York] Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Avenee Ne Hyde Park NY 11040-3914 Associate Vice Presidents Dee Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hig5tstonn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC APCENT CMR 465 COX 565 APO AC 55703 Os Coo 95 Riverside Drioe easking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Vines Juliano leShamrock Road Rocky Point NY 1177C George Base 11 Maple Lane Hyde Perk NY 12936 Adam Battler dl Perry Anenan Latharrr NY 13115-2433 Dave Mathewson BooSlO Cawillas NY 13531 Bill Poythress 2 Henrlock CooS Saagerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenborg NY 13969-0061 Bill Miller PO Soc 335 Princeton Janction NJ 08550 Frequency Coordinator Lon Saster 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenro NY 13135-9557 315 695-2448 third item less sad unhappy turn events digress years ago received some mail post office tattered form contained plastic envelope frequency kind occurrence too great ignore informed postmaster problems problem eventually went away now seems back again lengthy way tell very recently received letter also special post office plastic bag badly torn apology postal service written mailed August 1995 letter Walt Geary AVP New Jersey tendering resignation office Walt begrudgingly accept resignation apologize quite lengthy delay response. am amazed response rather small mention gave offer supply copies RT Clarence Ragland instructional technique new fliers Requests have come over country just District II terrific shows have modelers out want help beginner learn fly provide own time experience further hobby Person Helping Person Go back February 1996 issue MA want information request copy Meanwhile response over US prompts thought maybe AMA should have full-time instructor staffa person job go clubs possible during year teach instructors new better way bring neophyte modeler ground sky Now THAT would money well spent Recent happenings include social functions attended during Holiday season just past Among Christmas dinner hosted RC AirCrafters Buffalo rather special occasion great pleasure presenting Gold Leader Club Award specially nice time year because no including author proposal award aware award granted want publicly congratulate achievement thank having wife dinner party letter Rich Peabody Teaneck NJ suggests AMA again look possibility providing loans clubs flying site acquisition adds should require submittal sound business plans showing adequate repayment management particulars After isnt flying site worth saving Well Rich have sort plan place suggest write chairman PADCOM committee Bob Brown VP District III can provide details required set right path success golly times wish retired could make events district newsletters carry news Swap Meets Auctions indoor club activities Im nut comes affairs time need keep meat potatoes table make necessary attend just few such events Now winter weather East East Coast virtually closed write 8-9 January precludes travel shortest distances times like tend envy brethren residing warmer climes TV weather channel tells 21 degree temperatures Orlando wonder AMA headquarters Muncie Indiana closed due winter storms isnt answer either Shucks guess its time go workshop build another model now Runway Clear Model Aviation her month rolls along have mostly sad news begin column month Next month Model Aviation RC Defender Lunch Break Bipe CL Gee Bee R-2 Affordable Trailer Louver Punch Computer Markings Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 years long cold winter has certainly provided adequate time building new dream machine short time will again able enjoy flying season As read various interesting newsletters obvious 1996 event list will long enjoyable club hosting event please make sure sanction applied soon possible Quite often clubs become upset because event date available cannot obtain advertisement Model Aviations Contest Calendar reason problems usually lack action Contest Director within proper time frame apply sanctions within next month problems will eliminated AMA Nats 1996 sixty year anniversary AMA . help everyone celebrate attending years Nats have made national flying site museum Muncie now time Reserve rooms early possible closest accommodations Ramada formerly Holiday Inn Radisson Roberts Other fine motels located Muncie/Anderson area actual flying sites Muncie will accommodate disciplines adequate fashion various Special Interest Groups very enthusiastic doing part produce top-notch competition suited desires groups groups should provide leadership make 96 Nats best ever Plan now attend Toledo can very proud Toledo Weak Signals provide us greatest R/C Exposition world happens backyard Symposiums have added years show Now can learn about hidden techniques notable modelers throughout nation dates April 12 13 14 Weak Signals produce show Check Out club member Rick Bork float plane Maumee Bay State Park Wallys Squadron West Virginias interesting fly-ins hosted Wallys Squadron Summersville West Virginia Modelers treated several full-scale attractions highlight smoke-on flyby full-scale Cessna 337 flown airshow pilot Steve Weaver Clarksburg West Virginia Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club districts enthusiastic instructor programs organized Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club time devoted neophyte members certainly paying off increased club activity AMA Representation As elected representation AMA Council attempt provide leadership desire Over past five years have attended numerous events district would appreciate knowing what doing invite club functions Additionally please dont hesitate contacting appreciate input YOU provide 4Flying Aero Fun Fly Another well-attended Fun Fly produced Flying Aeros Warren Ohio Frank Prever provided fineMon Valleys static display Rostraver picture participantsAir Show April 1996 145 Flying Aero RC Fun-Fly participants Rich Bark Ugly Stick Cincinnati club president Russ Holbrook assists Dan Fluegeman Bodacious does 220-mph flyby smoke Pit area Wallys Squadrons 4th Annual Fly-In •fl1I1[IULU 1 Ls]t Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Alien Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Drive Raleigh NC 2761 2-6215 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 1996 first competition event 1996 Hardy Souls Soaring Meet always scheduled during last weekend year weekend included New Years Day year meet held Monday 1 January 1996 Soaring enthusiasts believed weather reports missed out great get-together dedicated members say weather reports completely incorrectonly missed out fact weather provided major test durability skill perseverance perhaps just touch shall say stupidity enjoyed very much chose unpack stuff morning drive Charlottesville Isle Wight exactly promising Fog order day periods light drizzle Arrival site much better although ceiling appeared have increased about fifty feet some talk using hi-start going what existed delay discussion over launch method contest goals took place ceiling lifted bit now outstanding height about 75 feetcertainly enough use winch immediately set up CD declared would two-minute flights precision landings created bit challenge considering try get maximum altitude disappearing completely overcast lifting fog became clouds created another problem fog came back down form rain According count two fliers glasses does enter situation may well ask Have ever stood out open field columbia /looking up clouds rain fell Caroline Igently down obscured vision attempting control highperformance sailplane increases challenge Hardy Souls Meet Four rounds flown quite number two-minute flights recorded Only aircraft damaged less-than-ideal conditions during event went overcast easily seen reentered outer space somewhere very interesting day very wet drive back home hills Soaring fans interest bowl games will have wait until last weekend 1996 next Hardy Souls Soaring Meet second event year Annual Region 11 Model Engine Collectors Association Collecto sponsored Capital Area Antique Modelers Association SAM Chapter 10 7 January little bit light snow began fall area Saturday afternoon Sunday morning nary creature stirring well over foot beautiful white stuff ground High winds promise what may worst storms twenty years well under way cannot speak enthusiasts can tell would attempt get out driveway let alone consider driving 110 miles Collecto Falls Church Virginia unfortunate because interesting events take place winter area really large event certainly interesting always some chances good conversation opportunity see perhaps purchase some early history enginepowered model aircraft Coming up agenda annual Snow Fly Northern Virginia Radio Control Club club has operated out field Arcola just south Dulles International Airport years weather part District such odds having snow event usually quite small year may really exception especially temperature forecasts become fact will final January event site field being lost advance development outside Washington Beltway schedule now club continue operating until October will gone club has found alternate site date effort being pushed hard find site including extensive advertising local media Other clubs have quite successful finding site through advertising perhaps NVRC will also find results effort club very active sponsoring events participation AMA members area include Pylon Racing Radio Control Aerobatics fun-fly events through IMAA affiliate Virginia Flying Gentlemen annual Giant bird fly-in club also provides members AMA Show Team Virginia Air Show Squadron very active members club participating events has Frank Himmerich club losing Frank moving San Diego area California loss NVRC will gain some group out San Diego area certainly sorry see Frank leave area will sorely missed Flying Sites number clubs addition NVRC looking sites process obtaining something new Reston VA Radio Control Club has actually two sites use present time will have least dedicated field very soon great especially considers county up Fairfax looked rather large number selected sites model activity after deliberation came up empty number clubs county area looking sites time best hope may well outside county difficulty that will competition other area clubs potential sites Winston-Salem NC Radio Control Club has finalized new site will soon desperate position Spring soon upon us hard believe shoveling out major storm zoning land primary holdup oneAnotber club North Carolina has process attempting get new site has works long period time Work county has progressed field taking shape under cooperative effort Rivanna Radio Control Club VA process working up new site Fluvanna County site should useful years under present county plans site site will especially useful number club members residing over area club still retains flying privileges Milton Airfield location never can certain action piece state property state has looking selling off property deemed excess means raising money prison construction unfortunate thing clubs generally have funds necessary invest pieces property such cases also have clout needed obtain zoning permanent model flying use Model Aviation ama / Florida Georgia / Miaaiaaippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 328 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32908 Ran Chldgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wtiheimina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoooille TN 37817 James M Edwards 900 Mimosa New Albany MS 39852 Wililem T Haywoad 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 9riamood 57 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2119 Thorolee N Charleston SC 28455 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenio City AL 38987 Dr John Merlin 2180 Tigerlail Aoe Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PueblO Pans Anniaton AL 39208 Linda OHearn 3419 Maze [0 9randon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 9104 Panama City eeach FL32408 George Perrsiman 3844 Lake Smyrna GA 30592 Prank Ttano 15300 Estancia Laoe Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dacer 5360 Pine Circle Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Mtcaiiui HC 888 900 10397 Paiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqeency Coordinator Dorothy Fleida 9oo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 SAM stands Society Antique Modelers thinklmoightaboutthis.Itsafunthingas various model airplane disciplines LA Johnston Mt Juliet Tennessee wants know new SAM Chapter has formed Nashville area Guess President friend Lee Webster Manchester OX heres snap some important officials new Knoxville SAM Club L-R Lee Webster George Shultz Randa Wills LA Johnston Stan Koch Fred Muiholland Don Hatch George holding little airplane see Yes flies held contest recently hosted jointly SAM 43 Middle Tenn SAM 1806 Nashville Lee got first Texaco Now Fred picture above gets around plenty fact lives Tampa Florida SAM people conducted contest couple days ago Jan 567 Ill have pictures next month Fred mailed snap Florida Float Flyers people above L-R top row Peny Havens Jerry Thompson Bill Peterson Ray Smith John Curtiss Adrian Snow Dan Hiestand bottom Fred himself Mulholland Bill Kaluf Kathy Mulholland two children holding airplane John Curtisss grandchildren picture attracts anyones attention Florida send names two important children will rerun picture report names way have peachy new AMA Rule Book snappy red cover 96 97 domiciled District V want new rule book write above address will mail free will pay postage too District VP gets annual allowance AMA Ive officials send supply rule books cost postage cost will covered annual allowance larger sense dues pays allowance dont shy member thinks builds flies contests fun-flys needs rule book good friend Orestes Perdomo Miami Florida wants see important persons participated recent 12th International Tournament RC held San Jose Costa Rica persons above include Luis Sanchez Best Show Helicopter Orestes Perdomo himself Best Finished Plane Frank Reyes Best Built Plane Jose Travieso Best Ducted Fan Clark Hopkins Ulices Gubillo Helicopters Charlie Paz e Salvador Miralles P 47 Alberto Stravich co-organizer plenty too dont have names yet Thank report Orestes . Modelers came Costa Rica Panama US Canada Columbia Nicaragua EV dont know what EV AMA Associate Vice Presidents District doing unusually fine job representing various areas live want thank consenting accept position Ward Van Duzer Control Line consistantly communicates whats going CL keyed District V people Above picture took Team Racing 3 flyers same time flying 125 mph bullets circle As jury watches Lan Dzaik Dave Braun Ken Mogi thing Thanks nice picture Ward Tom Rhodes Club VP Editor Citrus County RC Club Beverly Hills Florida writes rarely read about anything AMA Newsletter about whats going Central Florida. Tom talking about AMA National Newsletter created provide editors fill club newsletter productions transmitting AMA news items Editors will never see anything about area talking about mag youll see Florida stuff anywhere else Winter-time year no lecture intended Anyway Tom thanks nice pictures sent can use above nice snap Tom has sent very recent 6th Annual Dan Allen Memorial Fun Fly Tom Levatino picture has won Best Military Proctor Newport airplane thanks nice pictures Tom Rhodes send more. took picture other day RB KinCaid Pelham Alabama magnificent 1939 repro Waco Biplane RB told engine 52 cubic inch SACH eng Also 24 x 14 prop yuk. respected top flier Waco performs OK l 1996 147 Please pick up Mar Issue page 140 Ward attended recent Control Line Team-Racing World Trails Muncie iIILSImUEUILOItm Illinois / lndiana/ Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer ident nge Ave Nomdge IL l57-05E5 457-2177 E-Mail Internet t@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hai Parenti 1920 Euckingham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron flaliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussoil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 Wiiliam Kern tEOB 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cai 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 Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 54037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Muncie IN AMA got Boy Scout Troop 25 off flying start recently donated used utility van group scouts plan use van hauling tents sleeping bags other gear campouts Gary Hover AMAs Director Facilities presented keys vehicle Scout Master DeWayne Baird Assistant Scout Master Greg Chartrand Both AMA employees Troop 25 admires new van L R Patrick Turner DeWayne Baird Lois Bodkin Greg Chartrand Lance Tweedy Stacy Mullins Dan Jacob Minton Brandon Bennett Damian Swafford Ray Leatherman Photo courtesy Ruth Chin Peoria IL AVP Jerry Worden sent following picture beginner/intermediate flight line Peoria Area Wyre-Flyers Stunt contest held September 10th Bill Zimmer did usual fine job CD think U-Control fading out think again 38 entries three states Bloomington IL Look happy face raffle winner complete RC model Jeff Carnahan presenting prize Sam Graham happened SIRS Sentral Illinois Radio Society open house second picture shows DC-3 built flown Mary Ducci Dave Gurney Ottawa Illinois Pictures courtesy AVP Jerry Worden Canton IL Greg Hahns B-25 held up static judging Scale Qualifier held last August flies great looks Steve Ort CD Bloomington/Normal IL Local AMA members asked put together static display models part BAA open house Bloomington/Normal Airport Models full-scale available see first picture shows part static display models second 1 foot twelve inch scale Travel-Aire owned Al LaRochelle Columbus IN Three great pictures Johnson County R/C club annual e Fly-in Camp Atterbury Pictures courtesy AVP Kenny Kern 60 planes entered NOTICE Want see club activity print Send pictures information Model Aviation owa / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfieid 1440 W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 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 Miiiar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindetrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48863-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Keily PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Its going take little getting used writing columns wont appear As written beginning 1996 hope received modeling goodies hoped find time utilize Skymasters New Years Eve Fly onguess whatNew Years Eve overcast day break temperature enjoyable Unlike rest Midwest have very little snow clearing small runway easy planes flew floats off inch two snow ground warm fire hot dogs coffee good companionship made great Thanks Darrel Watts setting up almost 30 pilots airplanes very busy time household what recovering holidays getting set up New Year actually found time finish off new X-Cell 60 helicopter just few days ago built up extra parts have purchased swap shops along way actually have another started same way Paula wife has give up trying understand need five choppers Dave George Indian City Club once told would crash less another chopper figure have extra insurance Now walt warmer weather try out now have itch feel balsa Ill have finish off works progress also beginning winter swap shop season year seems swap shop weekend wonder just few too effective long volunteers put Im sure well have plenty fill weekends last column asked make contact local government officials Any progress yet Have selected spokesman Made appointment Youll find easygoing people especially arent asking field next month Invite field meeting An invitation swap shop will really show enthusiasm have sport read Pete Waters last column occurs would remiss reminding say special thanks Pete other BC members see show meet People like Pete have spent untold energy handle very complex issues AMA issues AMA has faced over last few years would give gray hair well-paid board directors VOLUNTEER executive council has done professionally compensation know volunteered assignment small thank-you would nice touch seasoned veteran like Pete am beginning get club newsletters Great Please send address header Please also send pictures future columns particularly enjoy newsletter ones have seen far Bay Area Flyers combined newsletter reports activities both model club local EAA chapter well-written interesting Writing editing newsletter time-consuming task thanks should go editor have Pictures little short time have included couple Super Decathlon fly aircraft got taildragger endorsement went get spin aerobatic tralaing instructor wondered knew maneuvers readily Thirty years modeling sure helped am up loops rolls Immelmans Cuban Eights inverted spins Hainmerheads next challenge know Ill never win competition matter know wont compete going through learning process has made better pilot sure fun Now could find time build model would have Scale detail instantly available tralaing has also helped model flying well Thats now l 1996 149 little tough getting thrill fly Too bad isnt time build documentation right 8KAB Super Decathlon fly Super aircraft I] -I 11 [s auiiu 1 b i Arkenses Louisana New Mexico Okiahome / Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anewers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroilton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Guest column Russ Snyder District VIII Free Flight News report lists some free flight activities 1995 district well-represented AMA FF Nationals Muncie results have covered detail elsewhere noteworthy performance power events turned following Robert Dunham Steve Spence Bob Combs Bob Hanford Don Chesson George J-Iilliard John ODwyer did good work P-30 did Arik Donde FlA glider Jim Troutman pretty well swept field Senior events better-attended contests sponsored Texas Cloud Climbers 15-16 July 1995 boasting 38 contestants Held relatively new site Allen Texas excellent field super flying weather Saturday evening steak dinner about could desire Bob Junk took C/D Gas Robert Dunham did A/B Gas Marvin Mace placing second both Bob Combs won /2A Gas ABC Nostalgia Steve Spence John ODwyer winning FlJ P-30 respectively Arik Donde #1 Mulvihill Fred Pearce Small Field Mike Fedor FAI combo Tn-City Flyers conducted 14th annual FF meet over Memorial Day weekend Twenty-five contestants posted total 82 event entries Bill Shaw took command speak winning D Gas real Texas shootout time 1008 seconds besting Marvin Mace two seconds leaving yours truly distant third 991 seconds Bill also won Nostalgia thus being awarded Jim Summersett perpetual trophy Bob Junk took Hi-Time AMA Power C Gas win 1030 seconds John Irwin won /2A Gas 816 did C C Johnson FlJ 600 Bryan Stode Old-Timer Ignition maxout Both Spring Autumn Cups well attended weather being mixed bag As recall Reid Simpson won Open Power Spring Cup Marvin Mace Steve Spence Mark Troutman winning Open Power FlJ FiC order Autumn Cup Tn-City hosted FAI semifinals Labor Day weekend Entries down variety reasons FlB seemed fair best Good thing semis vs select operation Tulsa Glue Dobbers conducted 46th annual contest last October Perry OK date changed time two due late-breaking commitments affecting flying site An item interest re contestthe interest AMA Power has steady decline some period time overall participation probably has remained same interest shifting non-gas-powered events Down Seguin area interest remains high AMA Power particularly big birds Nostalgia F1J making real showing FAC Flying Aces troops very active particularly Dallas San Antonio Houston areas just has free flight interests throughout five-state area Lets get together support AMA/NFFS make happen Closing quickie two Roger Simpson Californian again Lee Campbell Now Tn-City asset may kit Marval Voting did 15895 AMA members vote president As say . life sometimes get what want mostly get what deserve Free Flight Contest Board 1998 rules change cycle now til 1 Sept 1996 Regarding flying off bit engine runs Cat III etc Dont bend dumb ideas Dont add events too now Dont add so-called luck factors Dont complicate flight time tabulations Dont degrade model performance think fly evaluate new ideas submit rule-change proposal really needed Model Aviation ibly Grumpiest Young Men Pilfered Pearls Tn-City group L-R Onin Anderson 73 Russ Snyder 66 John Irwin 73 Bill Shaw 73 Bill Shaw Two models Jim Propts design called What-Sat Super climblike rails Model left has 690 squares K&B 75 Faust Parker GH 35-powered Texan Nostalgia model senator flies Nostalgia models Marvin Mace SWAT 550 Fax 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 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM KANSAS 6 am 10-21-95 doors unlocked 400 Grandview Newton KS site National Guard Armory Newton Area R/C Club picked up left off late night before 7 am registering buyers sellers first ever RC Auction 10 am auctioneering started 6 pm place cleaned up locked up lot tired people heading home Like well-mn events planning started months ago Mr Mel Wiggers members NARCC approached WRCC asked could help out annual auction February wanted learn put own event October Well pitched really big help like fashion members WRCC returned favor helped auction 50 sellers 150 buyers Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Kansas enjoyed getting some very good items return spent neighborhood $17000 NARCC wishes thank buyers sellers making event such success special thank everyone worked helped make club fund-raiser such success auctioneering duties handled trio very fast talkers kept crowd entertained bidding Keith Doc Watson Jim Finley Bret Chilcott Administration headed up Connie Schmidt snack bar staffed Joyce Wiggers Luamnna Laswell Cindy Wood Impound headed up Bob Sattoff James Schmidt everywhere looked NARCC white shirts working hard doing not-soglorious jobs have done spent few bucks good time best part Mel said yes going next year Dennis C Harris Wichita Radio Control Club NEWS FROM NEBRASKA Annual GI Modelers Fun Fly once again great success year 38 registered pilots 66 aircraft types sizes would like take time thank AVP Jack Sibert taking time out busy schedule come out Grand Island fly us well take pictures Its really nice see AMA officers take time get know some people district Thanks attended fun fly year special thanks Jack coming out Dennis Tjaden #1 991 Grand Island Modelers Thanks million feedback what think important what would like see changed Also big thanks votes next three years will rewarding enjoyable possible will have District IX events six states point time Colorado has started ball rolling planning something month August special thanks newsletters Wow some color Back days mimeograph color hands clothes final note enjoy working can help drop line * April 1996 151 Just some items ready sale Jim Finley working crowd GI flightlineGrand Island Modelers 1995 Fun Fly Hmmm Yes No Well maybe Auction items NOTES FROM THE VP Loren Mac McGinnis member GI Modelers -scale J-3 Cub Snack bar L-R L Laswell C Wood J Wiggers mi -i U U Anzona / California Hawaii / please strip Nevada / Utah fob Richard Hanson Mar 1996Vice President issue page 145 Associate Vice Presidents P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Kal 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 laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatora 1995 holiday season saw thousands modelers entreated tine nature giving clubs around District X hosted charitable events such Toys Tots fly-ins food drives charity raffles Clubs such SCAMPS Anaheim built donated models keep local youth programs alive Others such San Fernando Valley Flyers donated proceeds concessions entsy fees special events help charitable programs others opened flying sites scouts youth organizations share pure pleasure modeling thanks go out sponsored participated such events though know wannth joy sharing great sport often times thanks enough AVPs recently made mention year talk about improving communications little gets accomplished point well taken real communication tool place distribution information throughout District column unfortunately limited space some extent content have put fair amount effort conducting open membership meetings year during annual trade shows unfortunately reaches small portion membership does address need year-round communication Re-instituting District X newsletter Ten Forward may means bridging communications gap Though production mailing costs distribution 25000 District X members somewhat cost prohibitive mailing could made charter clubs could turn redistributed information through local club newsletters Possibly helpful would means electronically distributing information facilitate placement text directly desktop publishing software inclusion newsletter format District X World Wide Web page Internet would helpful newsletter mailing some form area will continue pursue Another means enhancing communication providing greater access AMA representatives local level am encouraging AVPs renew efforts attending local club meetings modeling events also working plans series area meetings throughout District provide forum open discussion questions national district issues Dates locations meetings will published schedule comes together. event occasion area feel such meeting would beneficial please let us know will try incorporate schedule Good conununication extremely important area will continually strive improve now however its time communicate space short its time close . Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem fiyn Model Aviation ern Division Vintage Sailplane Association hand 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival jointly hosted Soaring Union Los Angeles DUST Club Palm Desert December 9 VSA displayed three full scale sailpianes Slingsby T 31B Tandem Tutor Schieicher K8 Diamant HEy 1995 saw unprecedented number District X AMA chartered clubs involved community activities Pictured huge mound toys donated December 10 US Marine Corp Toys Tots Fly-In hosted Giant Scale Squadron San Fernando Valley years event best turn outs ever participants over southern south central California Congratulations CD Mail insley Giant Scale Squadron job well done Jim Holbrook Southwest Helicopter Competitors Group Apache Junction Hell-Center demonstrates maneuver specifications members US Helicopter Judges Association December 16training session Mesa Arizona Jim wife Cheryl Tolbert incorporated class room instruction practical performance exercises flying field two day judges training workshop preparation 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships January 5-7 1996 Cal state Dominguez Hills facility Carson California site years Winter Soaring Festival providing gorgeous setting wonderful day silent flight USA FAI Soaring Team member Randy Spencer L puts final flights day Co CD Dick Long SULA looks Buzz Waltz Palm Desert DUST club joined Dick CD duties contributing tremendous success years event 1st Annual SW Winternational Helicopter Championships drew worldclass competitors around country Arizona Model Aviators flying site Mesa Arizona Though some planned participants found themselves weathered during sever winter storms January made enjoyed Arizonas gorgeous winter weather Pictured Class ill trophy winners 1st Steve Helms El Toro California 2nd Nick Nicholas Costa Mesa California 3rd David Dahi Bakersfield California Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 seeocrne Vice PreeiuefltS Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW Great Falls MT 59404 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 410g S Drihwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR g7601 Richard Soser 781 Lillocet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Silver Anniversary NW Regionals takes place May 26-28 Eugenes Mahion Sweet Airport Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Annual Scale Meet Steak Fry honcho builds Scale models slowly Pictured below 18 yr old just finished last year Platt T-28B Weight 95 lbs old HP 61 pulls authority next project 19 year old P47 AVP Dick Snaer sent photos some aircraft including own D- 18 Beech Dick wrote part real pride course first flight D- 18 late May 95 aircraft built Ziroli plans now has ten flawless flights about half hours flight time So far flights have piloted fellow club member Craig Beedle Im using two Sachs 26 cu displacement engines Reichmuth ignition turning average 6600 max RPM 20 x 10 Dynathrust props has turned Out quietest aircraft around using home built baffled muffler attached engine exhaust port series large Davis Soundmaster muffler mounted between wing ribs just inboard engine Dick added Skagit County member Bud Peck hosted several Float Fly-Ins summer home Samish Lake great potluck dinner Klaus Heckhauser flew DH Beaver July Both Bell Air Skagit County clubs great Mall shows year Bell Air March Bellingham Bellis Fair Mall Skagit Club May Burlington Cascade Mall Both shows averaged seventy five aircraft Everyones comment year aircraft get bigger quality gets better Ed Sanders Vought F4U Corsair graced Bell Air Mall Show Flying Lines editor Mike Hazel wrote about combination fun fly/Carrier contest/air show Sept 23rd Hoquiam WA model activities part small town air show local field located scenic area right bay sanctioned Carrier contest going open circle fly anything learn-to-fly circle operation day long kids ages tutored handle end trainer t/sA ship As Flight demonstrations Bill Darkow flew autogiro Todd Ryan put up quick Speed flight Paul Walker wowed flight B-17 Gil Coughlin portion hangar demonstrating large fleet Indoor FF type models some old-time CL models Hats off Alan Olsen helpers putting event Benton Co RIC Club announces 21st annual Great Oregon Model Expo April 20 starting lOam Fairgrounds Benton Co year Expo will 1day affair awards ceremony 530 hoped day format will encourage modelers bring planes enter will demonstration flying buddy box flying building display flight simulators club displays swap shop raffle completely ready-to-fly aircraft will held. usually Dist XI discussion forum Expo should time Kathy Duncan correspondent Salem R/C Pilots Assn sent pictures 95 Keizer Big Bird Fly Leonard Porter Keizer Club 1/5 scale Byron AT-6 Darrel Cheshire Cheshire OR holds 80-inch Pilot Diablo John Hanson Tn-Cities R/C Modelers sent pictures TCRCM activities George Vargo Arado 231 Chief instructor Bill Gregor instructs fledgling during lunch break l 1996 153