U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
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U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
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U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
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U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
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U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
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U Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Inside Scholarships page 152 View Headquarters page 156 V Theyre coming over US celebrate AMAs 60th Anniversary 90 enthusiasts 27 states registered intent March 1 Muncie weekend July 67 1996 participate Celebration Eagles grand reunion modelers friends families Based phone calls messages received deadline time magazine mid-March appears approximately 300 persons may expected attend weekend activities include flying vintage models Saturday Sunday attendance AMA Museum both old friends former model flying competitors havent seen years also meet famous modelers have heard about over years havent yet chance see person Heres early list have said coming hope next month well update list Alabama George Batiuk California Sal Taibi Ed Dolby Michael MacCarthy Keith Storey Vic Cunnyngham Sr Jr Bryant Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Kim days special reception Saturday evening grand honors banquet Sunday night common theme expressed expecting scene July will rare opportunity visit Continued page 155 June 1996 151 LE3L4ON U John Worth Sixty Years Ago 1936 Nationals held Wayne County Airport near Detroit number famous modelers photo including Ben Shereshaw center Photo courtesy Mike Granieri deal questions relative phases AMA SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDER Bob Underwood year Academy Model Aeronautics presents approximately $20000 scholarship awards graduating high-school seniors monetary awards based five criteria including scholastic achievement service modeling activity year 55 individuals applied banner year participation six-member committee reviewed applications recommended winners AMA Executive Council found task very challenging following biographical material provides sketch winner type amount award Charles Hanipson Grant Award Joe Rule Middleton Idaho received top awani $6000 attending Albertson College Idaho pursuing goal becoming Joe D Rulean engineer Joe epitomizes all-around student canying fourpoint average ranking first class participated wide array school community activities sports Joe held positions varsity basketball golf teams president student council state champion academic decathlon enjoyable experiences centered around leadership role Natural Helpers peer-counseling program As Eagle Scout Joe enjoyed working variety projects work experience included summer job aviationmaintenance shop served stimulate interest aircraft becoming pilot Joe Boise State University science competition champion recognized schools outstanding math English student named National Merit Scholar Presidential Scholar delegate National Youth Science Camp Modeling activities Joe began A-powered Control Line models have progressed Combat 40-powered Speed models also participates Radio Control Due lack activity area Joe self-taught both areas proudest moment spring morning flew Control Line Scale S-2 built Model Aviation plans addition monies awarded Joe part Grant Scholarship program additional $3000 awarded him Toledo Ohios Weak Signals club year club presents money winner winners Grant Scholarship money generated activities annual Weak Signals Toledo Expo Michael Hudson attending Yale College Engineering hometown York Pennsylvania received award $5000 will help pursuit degree mechanical Michael Hudson engineering Having graduated salutatorian honors Michael credits parents Karen Louis well Carl Benson Tom Smeltzer making possible him today Michael achieved 4382 grade-point average out possible 4486 Along academic achievement school reports Met demanding objectives high energy level can formulate practical action plans hesitation school community activities cover wide range interests playing brass instruments various bands working science physics history clubs has also donated part time community service working March Dimes American Cancer Society Michaels modeling career currently involves flying RC helicopter began plastic Control Line model has evolved through variety experiences As often case Michaels father forsaken modeling years before Through Michaels interest spark rekindled partnership created After suffering trials teaching themselves fly reached level involved Michael Pattern competition instruction others club activity father construct model aircraft others Since 1989 Michael has found time work various jobs including golf lawn-care businesses Mac Schwager Seal Beach California attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering given award $3000 Macs modeling experience has important part education Incorporating model gliders highschool projects performed tests involving such things dihedral angles spiral stability Most modeling experience has centered around Sailplanes Free Flight modelseven pleasure modeling includes experimentation Macs activities center around scientific interests received Bausch Lomb Honorary Service Award accompanied scholarship University Rochester offer Stanford however proved accepted Mac has Tandy Scholarship Nominee National Science Scholar Program Finalist has achieved host honors associated science fairs athletics Mac four-year varsity letterman competing variety swimming events marked record performance school freestyle butteffly medley events also has participated International Karate Championships Mac self-taught guitar playeran activity now teaches others participates variety activities through Key Club include tutoring physics working volunteer American Cancer Society June 1994 performed 120 hours work under mentorship professor University California work involved nonlinear dynamics chaos theory Mark Bibbey Powell Wyoming received $3000 Charles Hampson Grant award attending Arizona State University working toward degree aerospace Mark Bibbeyengineering Mark maintained perfect four-point average studies high school Mark involved variety school activities athletics participated football track led participation athletic letter club Band accounted part time did Art Guild French Club Fellowship Christian Athletes National Honor Society Mark earned honors awards especially through band participation community-service activities included work VFW/American Legion church Marks modeling experience began Guillows stick-and-tissue models 1992 began working Radio Control models proud state model has flying since 1993 has zero crash record currently working P-s 1 Mark member Wyoming Sagebrush Hoppers R/C Club Two additional special scholarships reactivated year have awarded several years 152 Model Aviation Schwager first Sig Scholarship $2000 await] provided Sig Manufacturing Montezuma Iowa went Aaron Seaholm Aaron attended Billings West High School Billings Montana plans work toward degree aeronautical engineering Arizona State University Tempe Arizona Sig Award based two factors modeling performance financial need Aarons modeling experience covers wide range activities addition recreational flying Free Flight rubber Radio Control models also participates competitive events include Pattem Q-500 set Junior national record 1/12-scale Combat second reactivated special award Tom Hutchinson Scholarship award involvement Free Flight activity year presented James Troutman Marion Texas amount $1000 Jim attending Texas A&M University pursuing degree marine biology 1995 modeling activity featured placing first Senior nine Nats events entered Three times has team member United States Junior World Championships FlC flier highest individual placing fourth 1994 first FiC Antonov Cup Kiev Ukraine also won ten events 1994 Nats Lubbock Texas Jims record wins Free Flight lengthy some cases due lack Senior classifications smaller contests has fly Open Category wins impressive level well As member Tri-City Flyers Club voted Modeler Year 1990 Jim has utilized om designs several wins next goal qualify 1996 Open World Championship team Academy Model Aeronautics proud have opportunity help outstanding AMA members modelers Thanks applied congratulations ourwinners ol Study Eric Miller Instructor Technology Department Lenape Middle School Doylestown Pennsylvania sent latest update sophisticated study being done students Erics endeavors outlined some time ago column students have entered program tifled Study Sound Reduction Small Gas Engine will involve study mufflers propellers very comprehensive study will extend second school year Thirty-one students involved first phases study first phase study break down exhaust system its basic elements discover effect element overall output sound reduced 24 different aspects engine sound chamber Students organized groups two aspect except several relegated individual Phase two will bring results studies application results ensuing device will operated mounted OS 108 cubic inch engine students will also design construct thrust stand study third phase brings much studies together Large scale engines will assigned design teams will proceed create systems dealing propeller combinations rpm carburetor noise engine mounting airframe resonance exhaust noise possible Much what Don Lowe myself would like see capability AMA site Muncie technical study facility open experimenters would go far providing knowledge future sport eastern Pennsylvania teacher dream put together ultimately something individual could swing especially true day low priorities such programs public school systems quite number model aircraft engine manufacturers accessory companies propeller manufacturers willing provide material needs Much assistance has also come Dr Thomas Gabrielson Frank Marshall sound engineers Johnsville Naval Air Warfare center Without assistance much technical ability instrumentation would have found wanting can look forward results effort day comes papers published also hope project will encourage other school systems support such projects type program moves student through theoretical hands area science technology students will surely better prepared average entry advanced study meaningful career feel sure will outlines ample information enabling others follow suit type endeavor wish Eric students Lenape Middle School congratulation support effort SOUND AND HEARING have received package Dr Julio Quevedo Jr Guatemala contains some very interesting writings Dr Quevedo suggests should also take definitive look physiological aspects sound Dr Quevedo AMA member practicing surgeon has studied subject sound hearing years has also given seminars subject international meetings package contained number references copies presentations charts other information will attempt present information after having chance study material area little information has passed least manner real degree understanding membership information will certainly help understand disturb neighbor will also help understand effects own ears perhaps lead widespread use ear protection alternative vastly reduced hearing capability Decibel figures time-of-exposure information has available far back can remember us make reference material certainly take precautions avoid long lasting effect damaging levels fact though operate some models excess 120 dBA measured nine feet need understand just what levels talking about working within twelve inches exhaust propeller aircraft Tune Testing Weather has held up testing two engine/muffler combinations Wind raln snow cold field access have contributed problem situation locally requires trip field necessary order engine runup Both engiinis partially broken require time order properly run up speed accomplished readings will taken reported first engine Super Tigre 40 Arise add-on muffler manufactured Du Bro same type unit reviewed earlier used 61 engine proved very effective unit Early checks show unit very good add-on ST standard unit Photo number shows Arise mounted ST unit second engine testing new engine market new company marketing engine part new complete line company handling engine Estes best know past excellent line model rocketry complete informational materials school programs Estes has now branched out model aircraft acquisition Sterling Models engine/ aircraft manufacturer Cox Estes now importing MDS line engines Russia MDS engine/muffler assembly being tested 46 cubic inch size Continued page 154 June 1996 153 Aaron Seahoim james routman Howard Crispin Jr Well survived first Executive Council meeting Feb 17th wasnt easy After opening fonnalities some heartfelt awards stepping down proceeded go executive session elect replacement Executive VP fortunate have several good candidates agreed throw names hat proverbial smoke cleared Executive Council selected Doug Holland new EVP Doug CPA number years experience Finance Committee has AVP District 1V long can remember Id like have camera told Doug selected complete tenn EVP reminded him would have run re election membership fall year Doug previously stated might column quarterly rather monthly hope will understand professional sIdils will unportant AMA literary skills next thing happened caught people surprise After giving Executive Directors report Jeny Roulilani announced decision resign position AMA order continue Masters degree Ball State fuiltime basis Jeny previously informed decision Executive Council aware decision Jeny come agreement will continue available us consulting capacity some time future will certainly miss Jenys professionalism AMAs Executive Director surely wish Jeny best future After initial shock resignation wom off Executive Council again went executive session discuss appointed act Executive Director until decision made permanent successor Upon returning open session EC announced its unanimous decision appoint Joyce Hager Acting Executive Director few might have heani Joyce has worked AMA 26 years has worked supervised nearly eveiy department Headquarters brings level knowledge operations unsurpassed anyone along support staff have lot faith ability top train track Before Executive Council take specific steps toward permanent selection Executive Director believe should step back take good look entire structure AMA eye toward improving its organizational efficiency direction lam trying organize strategic planning session day before next scheduled EC meeting April hope can get someone describe difference between strategic planning longrange planning also hope meeting will serve prelude things come Among things accomplished EC meeting pass Capital Budget deferred fram last meeting approve purchase information system software selected staff Information System Committee also officially adopted Roberts Rules Order abolished site-use fees modeling activities Muncie site Roberts Rules bit should tnp have loosely followed years now official will try follow closely Ive studying two weeks Im still bit confused about kind motion has precedence over motion set time/place adjourn doesnt adjoum meeting takes motion adjoum takes precedence over main motion unless moon phase full time . re next meeting Ill get straight hope also voted fund F5D Electric Pylon team upcoming World Championships put money mouths providing funding reigning Jr World Champion defend tide CL Combat few awards voted cant reveal first Executive Council meeting overAlthough colleagnes offered congratulations running meeting think either being kind buttering up later Id give myself C meeting will better future Now need understand @#$%A Roberts Rules Later month actually week later attended WRAM show White Plains NY Distnct II meeting held meeting resulted discussion big advantage clubs becoming involved various charity functions communities support charities area find much easier deal flying-site issues anse makes sense support favorite charity some powers-that-be area may look favorably activity consensus didat take huge donation job rather dedicating some portion proceeds event series events local charities Good Idea WRAMs have also started great program get youth involved model aviation through program headed up Hank Neilsen went far get permission use Hat Ring squadron logo symbol program Hank also served up another example refusing take no answer can work wonders seems wanted get Gen Chuck Yeager endorse program wearing T-shirts dedicated program contacted Generals PR coordinator returned polite letter saying General doesnt type thingUndaunted Hank tried different approach packaged up couple T-shirts throwaway cameras wrote personal letter General describing program asked him simply put T-shirts have someone snap picture enclosed camera retom him postage-paid mailer Hank enclosed Two weeks later camera retumed Hank letter PR coordinator expressing surprise seems General opened package liked what saw shrugged put T shin couple shots later camera its way back Hank Hank blowups display booth promoting program Franldy little story raised opimon both men substantially Hank being innovative giving up Gen Chuck Yeager recognizing value program supporting way dlCrispin Continued page 153 engine appears very well made what would probably say robust muffler appears interesting unit large enough very efficient readily capable disassembly would seem baffled unit rather heavy casting entire unit having thicker usual wall thickness might effective reducing ringing common thin aluminum strocturesPreliminary work suggests unit very effective full report will come next month Photos number two three provide look engine muffler assembly Model Aviation olPhoto2 Photo 3 Everyone knows about pack rats Some people better lot others save lot things some very sirange places Librarians save everything organized manner know what have can find Others save know anything recent experience friend shall remain nameless look up VP District LV can get real good clueincluding pictureof visited office February 23 1996 conversation got around finances AMA asked wanted see financial statement AIvIA dated December 31 1947 Naturally answered yes statement presented below its original format Some interesting facts presented columnar form really interesting see much AMA has grown developed fortyeight years now offer scholarships participate international activities own buildings have great flying facility museum Muncie offer various services including insurance protection members many other activities Ill write about some later Just think did have organized pack rats would have opportunity see numbers Until later 1947 Total receipts$663240721$3281838 Number Employees5210 AMA magazine expenditures$167145146$112162 Net Profit Loss$36450054$l18035 January 1 through December 31 1947 Income Leader Memberships Gas & Rubber Licenses Sale Supplies Sale Pamphlets & Bulletins Dealer Memberships Insurance 2 Model Aviation Contributions Contests Contributing Memberships Miscellaneous Total $200400 1848500 218213 26608 312000 335920 87175 7800 24485 97500 5202 $3163803 Telephone & Telegraph Postage Office Supplies Rent Travel Salaries 1 Membership Supplies Aviation Education Publicity Fund Raising Contests Promotion Model Aviation Advertising NAA Affiliation Insurance 2 Trophy Expense Flight Library Dealer Memberships Administrative Miscellaneous Covers 6 full time 4 part time employees 2 Contra account Expense Total $33663 175698 69505 102500 93050 1600393 266162 18551 17775 46767 64410 29212 112162 14216 204890 335920 5403 207 83811 1780 5763 $3281838 MODEL AVIATION news bulletin Academy Model Aeronautics published AMA division National Aeronautic Association 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington 6 DC Editor Valentine Luce Copyright 1948 Academy Model Aeronautics MODEL AVIATION available licensed AMA members below-cost rate 50 cents per year others $100 per year Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Colorado Travis McGinnis Connecticut Hemy Struck Florida Paul Bartels Don Lowe Norm Rosenberg Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Paul Boyer Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Dennis Rypkema George Penyman Indiana Frank Garcher Jack Sheeks Leo Garringer Mack Blackburn Ron Ballard Timothy Fox illinois Weldon Smith Wally Simmers Joe Konefes Kemp Bunting Jim Bennett Charlie Bauer George Bucic Art Christensen Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Kansas Stan Chilton Kentucky John Ballard Maine Gordon Ballard Maryland Maynard Hill John Patton Don Clark Massachussets Don Krafft Michigan Bob Bienenstein Art Adamisin Les Hard David McDonald Ed Kuzmitowica Duane Renken Missouri Jerry Smartt Sam Rosenbloom Nevada Bill Anita Northrop Bill Bev Wisniewski John Brodheck Sr New Jersey Joe Beshar Leon Shulman New Mexico Jim Simpson New York John Grigg George Steve Buso Joel Rindler Gary Le Clere N Carolina Chuck Foreman Richard Ham Ohio Dave Brown Ron Hessellbrock Michael Burbee Pennsylvania Earl Witt Ron Morgan John Brodak Frank Tlush Jay Gerber Ralph Pennetti Fred Collins NM Darr TexasGeorge Aldrich Sandy Murry Frank Horrace Cain John Pagan Jim Pope Don Blackburn Jerry Bell Virginia John Hunton John Lillian Worth Bob Champine Howard Crispin Lucille Ward Earl Stahl Woody Blanchard Washington Dick Carson Homer Smith Wisconsin Bob Gialdii addition listed above others said too early say definitely February March whether could attend July weekend wanted come would possible May 1 about twice shown above expected confirmed June1996 155 Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum first part AMA HQ make move Reston VA facility Thanks efforts dedicated people its initial exhibit up running AMA Homecoming Celebration Muncie site June 10 1994 Its amazing able safely move entire museum its collection models books magazines archives set up such short time has taken bit longer get truly professional staff place manage museum make plans its growth improvement months introduction departments employees make AMA run get peek behind scenes examine museum its staff parts play development beautiful child AMA way AMA parent organization National Model Aviation Museum likewise way its offspring still its formative years Thats say National Model Aviation Museum hasnt around some time Its birth date around 1983 EC decided build new Headquarters building Reston VA architect designed displaying models large central atrium Former AMA Executive Director John Worth convinced retired Air Force Commander active modeler Hurst Bowers come board volunteer begin collecting organizing exhibiting models new HQ building Naturally exhibit collection memorabilia artifacts has continued grow grow growto point museum now has largest collection items representing history model aviation worldand its still growing During past year has become evident museum needs guidance someone specialized knowledge discipline museum sensitive importance history model aviation Gary Prater Muncie resident museum professional has appointed Director Frank V Ebling National Model Aviation Museum brings wide range skills museum well infectious enthusiasm willingness work toward museums success Gary got start museum work member founding staff Minnetrista Cultural Gary PraterCenter Muncie Serving Preparator/Conservator later Chief Preparator duties included exhibit planning design fabrication well supervision large volunteer force Garys no stranger AMA Besides being avid modeler early years Cultural Center mounted its aviation exhibit Quest Skies worked closely Mike Fulmer fulltime museum curator make sure AMA museum well represented exhibit Garys brother Greg lives fathers family farm also president local AMA club Muncee Sky Chiefs Gary active member National Association Museum Exhibitions American Association Museums has made presentations annual conference has degree David Lipscomb University Nashville TN majored history minors math physics Dick Kennison has recently joined museum Registrar Librarian bringing wide deep background aviation AMA Dick retired Air Force after flying number aircraft Dick Kennison Strategic Air Command serving Staff Officer holds both pilot license airframe power plant license also has degrees Colgate Ball State majored aviation technology Purdue University Add 50 years modeling experience 30 years AMA member lifelong dedication aviation its history its easy see valuable role research librarian books magazines housed Lee Renaud Memorial Library disorganized after move Reston rush get shelves time Grand Opening tremendous amount archival material still stacked boxes HQ has created large backlog material Dick will have sift through organize Although dedicates much time indexing materials library collections also responds steady stream inquiries public AMA has provided research materials plans general assistance thousands modelers over years Anyone wishing donate items museum will eventually correspond Dick responsibility Registrar assess additions museum collection make sure proper forms completed filed along historical information about object literally force behind scenes providing vital services public serving collections archives way ensures good condition well historical significance Sheila Tweedy started AMA April 1993 receptionist soon moved Museum Assistant Muncie native worked retail business owner clothing store present position Sheila Tweedy Museum Store Manager gives chance use retail expertise expand stores role EQ As store manager has host duties almost like entrepreneur maintains attractive shop changing displays evaluates shop records buys appropriate merchandise trains volunteers staff store procedures thats enough Sheila also probably staff member recognized visitors representative AMA During flying season serves front-line greeter information source visitors Through experience know modelers great people Sheila looks forward seeing friendly faces year year newcomers can tell truly enjoys greeting helping problems Since job requires answering wide variety questions about events museum AMA really want know whats going just ask Sheila littie peek museum cannot begin tell story Gary has taken task writing column museum will find unending story growth maturity National Model Aviation Museum will fascinating adventure ways sums up what model aviation has meant us what have left future Modes Aviation owing prepared advance recent change Executive Director position Joyce Hagers column will begin next month Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon 0706001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 DISTRICT CLUB LIST last two columns contained list clubs New England done request several members hope useful save list future use NEW ENGLAND RC SOARING CONVENTION The information pictures event provided Harry Newman AVP New Hampshire November 18-19 1995 marked second biennial New England Soaring convention sponsored Down East Soaring club first-class convention held Portland ME ably conducted Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie DESC Manufacturers displays graced hall perimeter several nationally known experts presented topics all-day affair included lunch evening hospitality room complete snacks beverages videos Sunday rain did stop slope soaring Cities oceanside cliffs have interest form sailplane flying miss next convention Speakers included Bill Kuhlman Flying Wings Dave Garwood Slope Soaring Racing Pat Flynn CrossCountry Mike Lachowski Thermal Flying Ed Stegers Electrics Jerry Slates Scale Construction Steve Savoie Retriever Construction Sponsors included Aerospace Composite Products Airtronics Inc B2 Streamlines California Soaring Products Major Hobby R/C Soaring Digest Slegers International SR Batteries Birdworks Viking Models USA thanks support RHODE ISLAND AEROMODELERS FLYING CIRCUS following information pictures provided Charlie Hochstrasser VP RI Aeromodelers Rhode Island Aeromodelers held Sixth Annual Flying circus benefit Providence Journal Summertime Fund August 27th 1995 helped promote Circus presenting Mall show Warwick Mall Warwick RI few weeks earlier John Garlock Mall Show coordinator president Gary Berard MC Flying Circus record crowd treated great aerobatic flying club members usual biggest hit spectator flying spectators able fly RC trainers help Club tnstructors held kids glider contest served up some great food Flying Gourmet food tent Club raised $1500 summertime funda fund sends underprivileged kids summer camp 1996 157 Overall view Convention Room Jim Armstrong Steve Savoie Mall show Warwick Mall presented RI Aeromodelers Part crowd RI Aeromodelers Flying Circus Mike Lachowski Model Airplane News columnist giving presentation Slope Soaring Portland City Park overlooking ocean Gerry Burns instructing youngsters during spectator flying MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 New Jersey New York Europe John Grigg Vice President 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094-5947 Eve 716 434-3955 CompuServe 765662373 Assistant Vice President Ray Juschkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Assoctate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Higirtotown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 480 BOX 588 APO AC 08703 Wee Coo 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07820-1308 Vince JutiOno 18 Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 AdsmSsBiard1 Perry Avenue Latham NY 121 10-2433 Dane Mathewson Boo 813 Careillus NY 13031 Biii Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeekorg NY 13669-0081 Bitt Miller PO Boo 338 Princeton Jonction NJ 08850 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoeeio NY 13138-5507 318 685-2448 theme issue Model Aviation beginner model aviation course can anyone 5 85 years old opens whole new concept what should doing column will try follow theme tell some happenings district involving beginner start have report WASP HAPPENIN newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society will plagiarize utmost write 20th February birthday what birthday turned out get out leave cabin fever behind Reading Model Aviation noticed listing hobby shop Elmira Heights Sure theres GJs Endicott Fields Cheektowaga Empire Rochester hour Andover checked out Twin Tier hobbies located 2108 College Ave Elmira Heights proprietor Mike Jacobs transplanted Long Islander very knowledgeable modeler point Mike concentrating plastic models RC airplanes hope expanding further future Mike very personable hobbyist immediately made hit wife offered cup coffee proceeded show work Dave Brown RC flight simulator hooked up right store store really two shops front half hobby shop per Se back half shop complete large variety tools Mike invites hobbyists use space evening What great way get new blood sport Mike immediate help beginners problems can handled right away Mike Jacobs Twin Tiers Hobbies open day 8 pm Really enjoyed visit can sure Ill heading back need something Mike supported training youth older beginners modelers such Ernie Hayworth Jim Hughson Ed Lokkin folks what used take many years ago VP boy 10 years old visited local hobby shop albeit well stocked tools always lots support ITHACA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY District II clubs help out training people skills building flying model aircraft year hold event called COSMO Triflyathon uncanny skills have lost track writeup sent along following pictures will attest fact job rather well have no names append can hope fellows will forgive failing memory IRCS also put open house during mid-June flying demonstrations open flying static displays airplane contest COSMOS Triflyathon competition Quite undertaking solid group dedicated modelers have highlighted two clubs District II month am very well aware MANY MOST clubs have similar projects want encourage clubs get out help beginner fold lend support help another human being Its GREAT feeling WAX REMINISCENT years ago small club Southern Tier town Olean Western New York State held meet larger size models much first grew Down road bit area Binghamton NY gentleman named Don Godfrey idea new organization later called IMAA based possibly experiences earlier Olean NY meets concept grew STARS Olean took show road Rhinebeck annual Jamboree big boys took over People came STARS RALLY over East included South mid-West Canadians brought large aircraft over today named Rudy takes privilege first flight meet year Now wherever look see evidence near instant success concept Giant Scale modeling perhaps started District II perhaps certainly given Giant push forward small handful modelers initially little acorns grow big trees happened Olean NY will happen again year July 6-7 happy little airport just North side Olean May rain gods appeased present picture perfect two days flying cant theredarn BRIEF UPDATE Several aware physical ailment am experiencing quite significant have intention beating prognosis quite good expect get problem subtended time out flying late Spring Meanwhile wish thank have sent cards letters support bring tear eye occasion keep spirits very high support team family pushing hard can AM road recovery Thank Now runway clear Model Aviation ciate 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 AMA Education Stipend Propstoppers club Delaware County southwest Philadelphia sponsoring course model aeronautics sixth seventh eighth grade level local school effort being headed Mike Black Propstoppers membership director math teacher school Shop art science teachers also participating cumculum Propstoppers sponsorship allowed Mike apply receive $500 educational stipend AMA Mike has set up curriculum six seventh graders initially focus White Wing kits balsa planes eighth grade level rubber powered balsa stick-and-tissue planes will focus AMA stipend will allow introduction R/C planes advanced course Besides building planes students taught some basic theory well Propstopper members participate demonstrations field trips clubs two flying fields Currently 25 students enrolled class consists 10 one-hour-and-fifteenminute sessions throughout school year Mike wrote submitted proposal AMA detailed course plan budget construction Goldberg Eagle II flight box use advanced course rewarded efforts grant $500 AMA educational stipend awarded AMA last year support educational effort public school Propstoppers celebrating 25th anniversary year AMA chartered club Currently have two conveniently located flying fields now 70 members clubthe clu5s history focus club noncompetitive sport flying types emphasis enjoying hobby uncrowded relaxed setting Beginners always welcomed given whatever instruction encouragement need successfully embark rewarding hobby Cleveland Clowns Tom Vallee recently provided results Japan vs USA FlD Postal Contest familiar strongest Indoor contests world top three fliers broke world record Cat ceilings definition have break world record place flying strong contest year Cleveland Clowns emerged enjoy activity Although did win exemplified goal activity person willing work organizing team can fly world-class competition needed local gym order create wider interest Indoor competition Tom Vallee USA contest organizer availing himself modelers give presentations Indoor competition interested contact him 444 Henryton South Laurel MD 20724 Flying Dutchman Aeromodelers Reading Pennsylvania home very active Control Line club-the Hying Dutchman Aeromodelers As can see Dave Moodharts picture cold winter elements dont stop enthusiasts Capital Area Flyers Did know Girl Scouts have merit badge Aviation Capital Area flyers Harrisburg Pennsylvania recently demonstrated sport group Junior Girl Scouts Rossmoyne Grade School enabled earu merit badge Toledo Flying Tigers Midwests finest model air show hosted Toledo Hying Tigers aspects hobby demonstrated Dana Technical Resource Center Thanks AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures activity IRCHIA Jamboree Join hundreds fellow helicopter enthusiasts HELl INTERNATIONALS WORLDS LARGEST RC HELICOPTER EVENT August 8 -11 1996 Hebron Ohio premier event sponsored International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association R/C Aviation Country Club Last year 265 pilots enjoyed 4 days nonstop flying manufacturer demos night flying IRCHA World Record Holder Events drag races ongoing technical seminars vendor displays record 14 nonstop hours flying set 1996 159 Chief Flight Instructor Al Fuchs assist Girl Scout buddy box club president Andrew Zink keeps plane out trouble Some Flying Dutchmen John Borton narrates part air show Don Aibright B-i 7 Steve Brader coordinated Aviation Merit Badge demonstration 4th graders ED] 1-111 [01 ELU 1 bU Delaware District Columbia / Maryland North Carolina Virginia Howard Crispin Vice President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive SevernMD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Chuck Foreman 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 CLUBS Many clubs District date back over twenty years some go back far fifty years always pleasure note number older clubs having gone through period diminished activity have entered period new growth provides promise returning full levels activity both aeromodeling civic response renewed interest certainly provides push continued support wishing participate encouragement community such club West Hickory Aero Modelers AMA Charter 1789 club has its share up down periods activity past couple years has upbeat good positive attitude has benefit things really looking up again club recently presented check local volunteer fire department located near flying site example things club can emphasize its commitment local support will also go far towards club attaining Leader Club status photo taken Steve Parsons made presentation fireman Johnny Chambers Jr Jay Mealy AMA Public Relations wrote Steve notification club qualifying Gold Leader Club Award Congratulations order efforts made club attaining status enhancing position model aviation community Potential members area can contact club through Steve Parsons Box 785 Icard NC 28666 Another club building up active influence District Triangle Skymasters Control Line club some Free Flight flying members have active competition club will sponsor least two Fun Fly events contest year increased activity along Golden Triad Model Masters Winston-Salem area Metrolina Control Line Society Charlotte area 95th Aero Squadron Roanoke Rapids area provide considerable amount organized events should go far toward increasing awareness active participation Control Line within southern part District IV resurgence category heartening indeed Now need get word out need recruit new members younger age groups Control Line enthusiasts wishing consider becoming members Triangle Skymasters should write toEd Culver 120 Tammy Drive Garner NC 27529 Free Flight continues make strong progress Two major groups sponsoring organized activity Brainbusters Capital Area Antique Modelers Association two groups have already placed five major meets docket year events held Petersburg-Dinwiddie Airport Bill Saunders Farm Free Flight Site Petersburg site off short period will used Brainbusters Spring Meet other events will Saunders farm Again Control Line seeing increase organized activity Part certainly has availability farm site Other groups offering Free Flight action Bristol Organization Model Builders Bristol Virginia/Tennessee Society Antique Modelers Golden Age Flyers SAM Chapter 66 Wilmington Delaware Brainbusters also have instrumental obtaining Indoor Free Flight site full-scale wind tunnel NASA Langley tunnel has deactivated flying now permitted building actually two different sized areasthe inlet side exit areas tunnel reports good site except small matter temperature control shortage reasonable ceiling heights have problem years does least alleviate situation DC Maxecuters using old test center hangars NATC Patuxent River Maryland FAC/Indoor meets twice year has available about one-and- ahalf years created real absence individuals taking part events Contact Abram Van Dover 112 Tillerson Dr Newport News VA 23602 information schedules Langley Changes Selection new Associate Vice President eastern North Carolina has made Doug Holland has Associate Vice President years addition other activities Academy model aviation North Carolina Doug has consultant Academy finances some years has thorough knowledge system needs need go future election Dave Brown office President Academy required replacement office Executive Vice President selected Executive Council Doug choice required new Associate Vice President North Carolina have asked George Abbott fill position George also has extensive background model aviation club officer experience contest director other activities professional background retired professor North Carolina State University also served President IEEE have also agreed some things certainly have great respect Georges opinions will provide great input District affairs time read George should have hand much items required able assist AMA matters area Model Aviation ching fog hardy District IV souls greet New Years Day Alabama Florida / Georgia / Miaaiaaippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Bartosoewic 3626 Ranolrmond Pd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola PL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihaso ease Arbor Plane Knoonille TN 37517 Jesses M Edwards aoo Mimosa Dr Nem Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Cimle Pole0 AL 36535 Karl Hessel 383 etiawood #157 Meridian MS 39305 Richard Jackson 2118 Tirorslse 0, N Charleston 0029405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 38867 Dr Jobs Martin 2180 Tigertail Ane Miami PL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Paeido Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Lo erandon PL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove 8104 Panama City 9each FL32458 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Seanh PL 33414 Word Van Dozer 5360 Pine Citole Camming GA 30131 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Menohestet TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HO 866 eon 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rion 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 6os 1063 Strickland Rd Isterlachen PL 32148 Phone 854 684-2517 have just another Council meeting Let tell voted what motion made accept Capital Budget forthcoming offered voted YES because appeared well thought out solid looks appropriate Motion passed motion made abolish fees model aircraft usage Muncie flying field AMA members voted YES Motion passed good motion timely discussion made Contest Board Procedures Document motion made refer document back committee appointed analyze such procedures Mention made elicit advice various Special Interest Groups first voted YES refer important action back committee study motion made accept proposal Resource Development Committee Council adopt 3 major organizational objectives orientation involvement family familyactivities b YOUTH involvement education & entertainment felt essential elements needed create corporate environment conducive successful resource development philanthropic donor campaign completing its outline July voted NO motion intention monitor report back decide playing words Passed motion made update improve availability Council members get information about District members clubs like headquarters Currently process sometimes slow voted YES Passed motion made adopt Roberts Rules Order Executive Council meetings voted YES Passed motion made record telephone voting emergency vote taken during telephone conference Council meeting voted YES Passed second motion issue made transcribe recorded telephone vote set minutes permanent history voted YES Passed motion made accept 9 corporate resolutions serve signature cards various respective banking accounts voted YES Passed motion made fund Junior Team Members World Championships F-5-D events voted YES Passed NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION parent organization AMA division NAA NAA began year 1905 started Aero Club America June 7 1905 4 months before PAl born Paris FAJ initially formed Aero Club America its 8 primary founders year 1936 NAA told model airplane contestants Detroit Nationals conceive begin own organization Junior Division Called initially American Academy Model Aeronautics kids did just Today AMA 160000 plus members NAA has historic soft-cover book publish annually containing records flights book includes records model airplane flights too want join NAA and/or obtain annual recordkeeping hook can join NAA address 1815 N Fort Meyer Drive Suite 700 Arlington Virginia 22209 fine new NAA President CEO has asked mention you need pay another $900 full status member already member AMA Assoc Vice Presidents District V Ward Van Dozer myself considering beginning record-keeping system model airplane happenings District mention NAA because quite possible winning flight record might fit NAA book proposed plan begin record-keeping system District still embryo stage its too good idea pass up Joseph Micalizzi Assoc Vice President Commonwealth Puerto Rico doing unusually fine job communicating modeling activities lives sent letter last week. Jim 2 weeks ago attended Scale Fly Borinquen RC Flying Club bright side. Now down side Dema Jagua RC Flying Club losing flying site After 30 years have finally begun build homes Most club members shock Thank God have permission Roosevelt Roads Naval Base fly Sundays little sweet talk able convince wifes relative let us use flying site built 1992 $8000 out woods club flying site strong club problem club members like AMA members never cooperate club elections AMA elections dont vote complain afterwards have answers dont anybody looking Feb 20 have appointment Governors Mansion Ill let know Thanks letter Joseph cant change laws human nature have noticed single AMA member District V lazy unwilling help may few some other Districts arent such persons Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina unwilling look flying fields AMA has booklet entitled GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES has two chapters Get Flying Site 2 Keeping What Have 46 pages long includes find Financing Contracts What others have done Landowner liability legislation Vandalism Legal Problems Insurance incorporation information Federal programs Chapter II covers lose flying site Golden rules nightmares noise Etc AMA mails book out new clubs automatically established clubs unaware its existence addition individuals unaware priceless document pieced together experience making mistakes knowledge persons have spent greater part life hobby marked $5 outside am certain currently handled Headquarters point have several individuals have contacted lately notion begin new club ask same questions find field incorporate what about insurance site owner live District V 1996 dues paid wrtte either yourself club will mail GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES book absolutely free same am doing new AMA RULE BOOKS will pay postage also pamphlet can very very important someone attempting start new club Already established clubs need handy too 1996 161 Eli I1 11 LSU ELUE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEOU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Buckingham Weetcheeter IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Russell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 club number important Clubs have part masthead newsletter Some have membership cards Does club have written history did club have its first meeting first officers As club ages important facts may forgotten Lawrenceburg KY Residents Anderson surrounding counties come Burgoo Festival highlights event fly-in Blackhawk helicopter landed Lawrenceburg Model Airplane Field Charlie Redmon crew chief chopper Talk about dedication Charlie got permission superiors brought models model fly-in Picture has Charlie Redmon L Jim Jackson R impound Picture two Buzz Bruzzewski Withsop Pup Picture three has Ed King getting lowwing masterpiece ready flight Picture four has Bill Edmonson Super Chipmunk Picture five shows Terry Booth scale P-5 1 Pictures information Terry Kiser Chicago IL Jim Schierhom has always fascinated airliners 1988 became AMA member after learning fly progressing high-wing trainer lowwing Cherokee designed built own airliner span 81 inches length 71 inches Power comes two 40 engines Picture shows pit crew serious discussion Picture two shows landing after first flight picture three proud owner bird Anderson IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Pica Fw 190D-9 Looks like real work art 162 Model Aviation / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don Bentfield 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 MIliar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Can Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robatti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Norlhville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerlon Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 SOMETIMES thing happen really make worthwhile After particularly trying day fronts came home find two faxes regarding last column Super Decathlon Two modelers Clay Howe Sturgis MI Ken Mann Shelbume VT wrote ask info pictures Scale projects may just fly Sturgis let Clay take pictures send Ken Any excuse fly note however said last article fly Super Decathlon wished owned Been traveling lot over last month Swap shops banquets club meetings Executive Council Meetings have occurred have met lot people think mood modelers very optimistic issues seem revolve around sound reduction getting keeping flying fields Been havent really appreciate soundreduction issues Except scientists among us think would like ability magically know off-theshelf item buy would magically make craft quieter unfortunately just too issues involved must ask questions Plus modelers tend keep things like engines long timeme included remember helping youngster few years ago purchased new engine came newer muffler ever quiet little experimenting props got quieter still Club members amazed engine became very popular hadnt purchased similar size engine sport flying least ten years prior time point Progress being madeboth manufactures AMA takes time interest keep things quiet particularly busy weekend recently attended Pontiac MI Miniature Aircraft Club annual awards banquet Paula Friday evening traveled Minneapolis next morning Minnesota Aviation EXPO Pontiac club has around years evening first-rate good food good company good conversation use once-a-year event recognize key members got wings previous year pass out modeling goodies attending nonmodelers received goodies well organization also has worked extremely well Department Natural Resources development new field Formal dedication should year Lets seehave lever said work local state officials really pays off trip Minneapolis fun great group modelers headed Don Bentfield worked Minneapolis Department Transportation annual EXPO first time aspects aviation full size modeling brought under roof As Don said modeling action because rubber-powered aircraft being flown display area next full-size inflated hot air balloon Vintage replicas ultralights kitplanes aviation history simulators fullsize gliders magnificent models EF CL RC pays work closely full-size counterparts Unfortunately pictures did come out exhibit addition faxes got call modeler just purchased property wouldnt developing Anybody St Claw Marine City Michigan looking field Give call unfortunately received couple phone calls last month made quite upset Seems individuals werent happy treated AMA HQ specific problems dont matter individuals got very personal attacks HQ staff can assure staff works very hard provide service error made little courtesy will go long way Nobody trying give hard time first EC meeting VP very enlightening mind-boggling responsibility can assure take very seriously actions vote can affect AMA years future contact people input welcome input subject George South noted modeler southeastern Michigan made trip Muncie recently present magnificent B-17 museum Pictures simply dont justice Peeking window will reveal detail possible including nay charts etc Another reason visit museum Thanks George June1996 163 George South third left presents B-17 museum thumbs itching some stick time See field small group fliers worked model aviation display Minnesota Sport Aviation Expo left Don Bentfield hat Keith Sandberg Bob Cheney Derek Jeff Lange Members Minneapolis Piston Poppers UIC Club Jan 1st Minneapolis Piston Poppers U/C Club Fly Yes cold snowy flight line four pilots flying Jan 1st St Paul Radio Controllers 20th Annual New Years Day fly Cold snowy Nearly 20 pilots flew during day keep tradition alive 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Assoclale vice tresidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124505 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 said cant go home again February 241 did just attended Tejas R/C Clubs Fly-In held Edinburg Texas International Airport once no directions needed little familiar location site some 10 miles north town After WW II Moore Field AFB Auxiliary Field abandoned huge site became secret flying field would slip onto field via barbed-wire laydown gate before sunup early morning gray light would fly free-ffights cool humid calm Later day great runways practiced Stunt pattern hours Tejas Club another fine example what civic-minded group can cement relations community have blessings airport manager Mr Bern donated profits concessions city aid housing project field large full-scale amzraft took off landed regularly dunng day danger traffic-pattern problems though area quite remote unmuffled engine noise often encounters Good judgment prevails Being far South Texas puts lower Rio Grande Valley land Winter Texan lost count modelers met Michigan Wisconsin etc name tags area RVers Mecca modelers annually escape bitter winters north will served making Valley headquarters next year years Art Brock Valleys modeling mover shaker Art bought piece land provided flying field years Whats gratifying seeing younger fliers 1970s like Bert Hahn Roger Bell Jim Marshall etc take responsibility give time effort today seems strong message namely dont go government hat bandapproach list positive services community much easier deal such strong position mention great feeling gets such contribution Besides notable EC action nanung Joyce Hager longest term employee acting Executive Director also worked out logistics once again print EC agenda member votes Model Aviation feel another positive step keeping membership informed involved organization have read Norm Rosenstocks book Tales An Ancient Modeler urge does give much heritage RC know today early modeling role AIvIA has played reading particular chapter thought struck Whatever happened Class Rudder Only high-tech systems have today its pretty mindboggling newcomer someone just returning get started again What could easier fun introducing someone RC nidder-only setup todays equipment something like Falcon Mambo would put cost far below pure fun received Take top Class designs 1960s fly todays equipment would totally blown away maneuvers precision capability nidder-only control Again thinldng comes realizing what narrow slot have newcomers today Think about March 5 AVP Jim Simpson attended ajoint meeting El Paso Radio Controllers Horizon City RC Flyers Amazingly clubs have number members have tried phase modeling except Indoor understand remote position involved living El Pasoliterally hundreds miles rest Texas brethren particularly surprised find first visit anyone AMA anyone could remember rate thanks Jim Simpsons efforts El Paso groups have coordinated New Mexico Texas high plains activities Attending meets fly-ins often involves hundreds miles travel Real dedication few traffic lights between am running short good photos column about some good shots activitiesBeeBee Arkansas Texarkana somebody Help Model Aviation Tritle instructing some Jeffeson Middle School class Albuquerque NM last Nov building Thermal Darts Ready first flights some Pat Tritles class can hardly wait Time spent teaching youth will surely repaid times over Yukon Oklahomas own Greg Thomas Piper Vagabond seen Okie Flyers Indoor Fly-In Held National Guard Armory sported some top modelers Shortly after launch Larry Kruse watches Pennyplane climb out along timer Jim Buchanan Okie Flyers Indoor Meet North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Whats Happening Wyoming travels summer Wyoming have plane packed might consider stops pilots families friendly come flying sights great good times plenty tour starts out Rock Springs May 18th & 19th Sweetwater Airniodelers having Antelope pylon race no dont chase antelope around pylons Contact Kent Evans 307 362-8758 rules & information back trail Casper May 25th & 26th Rocky Mountain Jumbo Fly host will Casper Aeromodelers Assoc has around sense 1980 dont want miss Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 information Next going up Powell see good friend Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 Well flying Sagebrush Hoppers annual fun fly June 8th & 9th Now Wyomings capital Cheyenne RIC Club city Cheyenne having Cheyenne Super Days Displays variety sports activities June 29th Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 want Caspers friendly people theyre having fun-fly picnic day July 4th watch fireworks evening have best seat house should say park Contact Gene Corson 307 234-4360 Later July well go Rock Springs Sweetwater Airmodelers fun fly July 13th & 14th really great place fly have wonderful facility Contact Bob Thompson 307 382-9602 Next can go Thermopolis July 20th & 21st Theres much After some flying can go swimming hot springs visit dinosaur museum can also watch buffalo roam might want swat little white ball around golf course happens next door flying site Contact Herry 307 864-2486 July 24th & 25th Cheyenne will having air show National Guard hangar featuring United States Air Force F-16 ffight demo team Cheyenne RC club will also doing flight demos led Jack Patton club Dont forget week Grand Daddy Rodeo Frontier Days Theres lots things Contact Byron Hacker 307 638-8600 August 24th well bead back up fly Sagebrush Hoppers Cody Contact Webb Higgins 307 754-3832 September 7th & 8th up Sheridan way Flying Cowboys R/C Club will hosting annual fun-fly Youll have nothing fun group people Contact Marvin Ley 302 672-7275 As can see theres lot Wonderful Wyoming COME FLY WITH US Flying Friend Chuck Smith AVP District IX News Colorado LOVELAND COLORADO Part 2 Pilots planes Big Bird meet 1995 Recently reviewed overall Big Bird event held Love-Air RIC club field brief report would like focus pilots planes Perhaps give enough detail consider coming out join meet 1996 post-meet review committee confirmed 3rd annual Big Bird meet third weekend August 1996 pilots spectators ample opportunity compare building notes flying skills 67 fliers 106 planes fly-in planes have meet minimum size standards general safety inspection Minimum airplane size determined three rules 1 minimum 80-inch wingspan singewing plane 2 60-inch wingspan biplane 3 true quarter-scale model year several model parts suppliers brought merchandise mobile trailers Judging lines trailers pilots must have benefited immediate consulting between man machine Buss Butier brought fuel supplies pilots running low petrol Gilbert Wheeler brought show P-51 onJohn Evans Denver models 1/3 Big Bird rallyscale Extra 300 June 1996 165 Joe Elliott AT-6 Midwest out chasing other AT-6s Paul Samarius flew Weeks Solution demonstration flights Paul says Solution dream fly Bob Klumb shows home-built Weeks Solution Gene Burmeister Secretary LoveAir RIC Wilson left Tom Winegarden right look pleased hamburgerand-hot-dog operation Howard Baldwin Fair Oaks California 916 961-7154 Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harringiton Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 last months column br additional AVPs Coordinators Newcomers As am sure youve noticed issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomers aeromodeling programs AMA its chartered clubs have developed work novice modelers making experience worthwhile rewarding Through its Leader Charter clubs thousands active involved modelers District X has demonstrated true leadership role efforts toward welcoming new modeler making first experiences pleasurable supportive Nearly District X club has adopted implemented AMA s Intro Pilot program open fields regularly community give general public opportunity experience pleasure gratification derived aeromodeling clubs active communities foster promote educational programs schools have developed after school programs youth conduct building seminars trade shows setup display booths local shopping centers malls partnering other youth organizations such Scouts Civil Air Patrol clubs have developed effective youth activities keep kids involved interested off streets such program developed Antelope Valley Tailwinds District X Gold Leader Club Lancaster California paired members club serving mentors local Scout Troop aircraft model construction project took Scouts opening box two Sig Kadet 40s flying field first flights Ten local Scouts participated program attended building sessions twice week over thirteen-week period complete construction aircraft Through generous donations hobby industry components materials obtained complete construction February 20 1996 Scouts saw success efforts two Sig Kadets flew off drawing board using buddy box system patient guidance club members like Bob Sumoski kids experienced first spirit flightSharing tremendous sportlhobby others much part fun satisfaction building flying own models As take hobby enjoy its rewards incumbent upon us give back to pass legacy model aviation generations follow Marc Karpowich District X AVP Utah sends greetings following update activities Great State Utah HELLO FROM THE GREAT STATE OF UTAH Yes thats right still model aircraft people surviving area doing lot offlying Due some kind glitch US Postal Service previous message written way back never arrived its destination unfortunately delayed getting word out events area 1 wish thank kind enough send pictures activities area though able get printed limited space provided District X column can seen new AMA District X World Wide Web page Internet 1995 started off Utah modelers attending St George Fun Fly held towards end February event flown best runways state abandoned drag strip converted use Remote Possibilities RC ClubAnother big event year Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Clubs air show highly attended air show utilizes best pilot model combinations area attending saw some fantastic beautful models grace picture-perfect slcy Also may note club members purchased piece land developed MODEL air park like no other Another prestigious event Bridgerland RC Clubs Labor Day weekend Air Show 95 show brought over 2000 people witness event Lots planning work went show Kelly Phillips Chet Naserat helm thing helped keep people tiptoes necks craned skyward Spirit Utah Air Show Team put spectacular aeromodeling exhibition lot happening area year example Utah Valley Aeromodelers have great year-long season planned Quickie 500 /2A racing recently chance attend participate races havent tried aspect hobby give shot its regular riot out pylons Art Stueck president club too state construction field paving some other manicuring facility great bunch people down again havent met modeler didnt like thats about have time missed some let know send pictures Also get mailing list newsletter great source info District column WWW page See air Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation e 602 708-0222 CIS 707121876 Associate Vice Presidents youngest pilots Remote Possibilities RC Clubs Annual Fun Fly Shannon Karpowich age eight little help Dad Shannon another newcomer sport/hobby part future aeromodeling February 20 1996 Antelope Valley scouts first time flights two Sig Kadets built scouts part AMA club sponsored aviation meritbadge project Pictured some scouts several Antelope Valley Tailwinds club mentors L-R Daniel Arroyo Dr Samir Fasheh Manny Arroyo Bob Sumoski Tom Carsion David Arroyo District X first-timer Justin Putrick grandson Contest Director Virgil Wilbur first flight learned fly control line Taylorcraft 101 Squadron Screaming Eagles Seebree Hayes Control Line Fun Fly last October Alaska Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76087 2422 ASSOCItS Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59i 01 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horetman 4109 5 Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Sneer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave B 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 MOST CLUBS IN THIS DISTRICT have programs initiation integration new modelers model aviation doesnt mean can rest laurels have see newcomer welcomed nurtured also have get message out ready willing able induct would like get involved way show neighbors viable valuable part community also good things about living Actually cant think club district doesnt have integral part operation welcoming newcomers Oh sure some different others up down days open hospitality its tough find better members clubs District XI Contests coming up include send Bill Smith SASE can get latest contest listing Volcano EF Bens Strip near Zillah 18/19 May Platt June 1/2 should dont have firm info yet east I-S Sutherlin Scale Masters Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene 21/23 June Celebration Silent flight Fern Prairie field May 4/5 Electric Fly Boeing Space Center Kent 29/30 June 7th Annual Big Bird Fly-In Bellingham Jun 1/2 Mann Lake Fun Fly Lewiston ID Indoor FF Blimp Hangar Tillamook May 11/12 Latest info hangar aircraft rode out flood good shape need check out get since several roads washed out Indoor roads lead Moscow ID Aug 1-8 bash concluding FAI Internats outdoor FF May 18/19 Free Flighters gather Harts Lake Prairie RAGG meet SAM 8 Memorial SAM 8 Annual follows June 22/23 HLP Control Liners everywhere Silver NW Regionals Eugene 24/26 May Alaska AVP Reeves Lippincott sent photos action last years Alaska State R/C Championships also included nice description action Joe Ostrom Joe noted steak cookout held Sat night organized Steve Lingle wife Set also recounted generosity hobby industry supplies contests fun events should never get blas6 forget thank respond generously clubs requests State R/C Championship usually held first weekend August Typically fly Pylon Fun Sport Scale Pattern competition fun-fly events during three-day meet Last year added overall champion award based scores four flying events very first Grand Champion Award won Reeves Lippincott Reeves Lippincott receives Grand Champion Award CD Steve Lingle Too bad following photo isnt color group flew Diamond Unlimited A/C Fun Fly competition left Rouhan Ricker Steve Lingle Reeves Lippincott Ken Howell Norm Lee CD steak purveyor Steve Lingle L gives Sportsman Pattern winner Barry Jackson handsome engraved wooden plaque sense what follows newcomers story Back 76 Alan Olson teacher Hoquiam HS offered parts old L-3 Taylorcraft hung guys garage remainder school year Alan worked could get young people interested aviation through restoring aircraft Using local & P mechanic Bob McElhose resource Alan 40 high school students spent two-and-a-half years rebuilding students got chance fly plane rebuilt plane sold recoup costs rebuilding got $8000 sight unseen Word CAF has Now class general aviation/aerospace using hands-on modeling project demonstrate basic aerodynamic principles Alan discovered aeromodeling summer 93 came upon Ted Dineen Kevin White flying U-Control also met Bill Darkow John Hall continued indoctrination building flying models Now class overflowing kids can handle continue teach regular curriculum because gets students turned building flying own aircraft spring hes taking group Eugene fly NW Regionals will learn about model aerodynamics get introduced big-time U/C competition Alan Olson talks aerodynamics class Lyle Beach Shannon Roberts appreciate strength t/2A model built bass balsa According MAR/C News Junior member Luke Doherty seriously injured tn automobile accident near Redmond early January injuries include two broken legs crushed ankles broken collar bones serious head injuries Luke great flier has very active club has helped others field club very proud him Now Luke needs serious financial help care donations can made Luke Doherty Fund c/o Walt Morgan 13620 SE 43rd Place Bellevue WA 98006-2230 Spencer Manlove edits T-Bird Screech Thunderbird R/C Club Missoula writes about blimp troubles Seems blimp loses helium spite being patched Any blimp fliers out have suggestions about loss Write him 1219 Lincolnwood Missoula MT 59802 1996 167