Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific 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Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memonal Dnve Muncie IN 47302 LE3L4flON OF EAGLES W John Worth Theyre Coming near far hundreds have said theyre planning part Celebration Eagles gathering Muncie July 6-7 Founders Hall Famers Life members Fellows winners AMA Distinguished Service Awards Leader members Museum Patrons current former AMA officers regular AMA members among expected first time ever well have largest gathering Past Presidents Nine have indicated coming hope come Keith Storey Claude McCullough John Worth, Maynard Hill John Patton Cliff Weirick Earl Witt John Grigg Don Lowe total list Al Grier Howard Kennedy Jr Robert Pisaneschi Jack Wilson Bev Bill Wisniewski California Gene Bach Richard Beardsley Wallace Briggs Don Burke Carl Carlson Chris Christensen Michael Clancy Jim Crockett Don Crow Vic Cunnyngham Sr & Jr Richard __ z Ed Dolby John Dvorak John Elliott Jr Doug Galbreath Walt Gunning Ellis Hall Kenny Happersett Bob Holland Fred Hover Frank Hunt III Chuck Jackson Dale Kim Lany Kramer John Krohn Mike Lee Al Lehmberg Don Loughridge Charles Pierce Charles Macker Bob Mauger Michael MacCarthy Ed Shipe Jim Sneed Keith Storey John Strobel III Sal Taibi Bryant & Ellaine Thompson Cliff Weirick Dale Willoughby second issue Model Aviation dated August 1936 shows Frank Tiushs model won Texaco Trophy Free Flight event years National Model Airplane Championships held Detroit Frank brothers designed produced Tiush Super Ace engine powered model Frank AMA Hall Famer will 1996 AMA Celebration Eagles Muncie over July 6-7 weekend original Texaco model display AMA Museum Also present Celebration weekend Mike Granieri placed fourth same Nationals event impressive includes famous familiar names AMA history See recognize AMA Hall Famers bold Alabama George Batiuk Nolan Bray James Davidson Bill Haywood Bob Hodgdon John Simms Alaska Mark Holmstrand Arizona John Brodbeck Sr Joe Giardino Colorado Jack Aycock Gerald Daneau Robert Gregory Larry Hansen Peter Illick John Lormand David & Mrs Millard Pete Neilsen Morris Shanstrom Oliver Shaw Jim Workman Connecticut George Armstead JrRichard Aliss Maxwell Bassett Tom Lucas Henry Struck Bob Wallace July1996 151 Inside Wtw frnm fJeoilauarter MODEL AVIATION An. fleas H MR NMM 0 MOERON ISfl TEXZO CONTpt~WflKN nominate i herself AMA office An incumbent must properiy nominated have accepted placed ballot Eagles/Worth Continued page 151 Delaware Florida Dick Allen Frank & Vicki Anderson Paul Bartels Bob Bartoszewicz Jack Dolton Paul Boyer James Carter Vince Casario Charlie Chambers Ron Chidgey Ernest Day John Garner Phil Greenberg Art Laneau Clara & Don Lowe Dan McDonald Jack Mullikin Jim OBrien Gus Pandajis Robert Pease Orestes Perdomo Leonard Postage Jon Ramsden Norm Rosenstock Cliff Telford Al Tuttle Bill Woodward Georgia Bill Effinger Jim Jauregui Richard Kohl Ed Lidgard Brayton Paul George Perryman Len Purdy Dennis Rypkema Hawaii Idaho Illinois Ed Aikman Bob Basta Charlie Bauer Jim Bennett, George Bucic Kemp Bunting Art Christensen Elmer Cunningham Otto Curth Frank Delgiuoice Marvin Doucy Noel Garrett Steve Gawlik Lylburn Greer Joe Konefes Jim Kummerow Bob McCarthy Frank Mellberg Paul ODiel John Salvatino Wally Simmers Weldon & Lee Ann Smith Phil Veatch Bob Walker Bill Zimmer Indiana Ron Ballard Mack Blackburn Brnce Bradbury Timothy Fox Frank Garcher Leo Garringer Gil Gauger Kit Gerhart Ed Ice Kenny Kern Bill Kleinhans Norm Miller Ned Morris Ray Pope Michael Sharp Jack Sheeks Bob & Mary Lou Vojslavek Mark Wood Iowa Wayne Boots Terry Edmonds Dave Gish Hazel Sig-Hester & Maxey Hester Claude McCullough Hank Pohlmann Kansas Stan Chilton Marvin Denny Carl Lindsey Jim Mowrey Kentucky John Ballard Don Barrat Jim Sears Louisiana Hank Bourgeois Maine Gordon Barton Maryland Bob Babura Don Clark Glenn Engel Maynard Hill Rick Moreland Bill Nesbitt John Patton C Milton Peacock Charles Sylvia Alan Spievack Massachusetts Gil Fogg Don Foster Les Gerhardt Jim Gilliett Don Krafft Michigan Art Adamisin Woody Bartelt Bob Bienenstein Chester Brady Hardy Brodersen Kevin Cordell Joe Dallaire Dan Drnry Shaun Ettinger Jack Greene Les & Mary Hard Charlie Hatmaker Jeff Hauser Mike Hric Stanley Hyman II Ed Kuzmitowicz Jim & Jean Lasik George Lewis Norm McDaniel David McDonald Warren Plohr Tom Pozzi Duane Renkin Bill Rohring Art Ryan David Shaw Art Slagle Pete Waters William Whitney Minnesota Craig Christensen Harry Gerrish Gerald Hesse Dave Rech Missouri Bernard Drummond Gary Frost Paul Goders Frank Hughes Gary LeClere Chris Matsuno Sam Rosenbloom Jerry Smartt Bob & Rae Underwood Mississippi Jim Edwards Montana Nebraska John Boord Sr Robert Farr Bob Hess Jack Sibert Nevada George Niebauer Anita & Bill Northrop New Hampshire New Jersey Joe Beshar George Connors Jr Wes Decon Mike & Dorothy Gransen Horace Hagen Bill Ivrato Charles McGill Art & Gertrnde Schroeder Leon Shulman Brian Silversmith New Mexico Frank Hoover Jim Simpson Dave Thornburg New York Fred Bange George & Steve Buso Bob Clemens Frank Garzon John & Joan Grigg Joe Kovel Joe Ortiz Fran Ptaszkiewicz Bill & Eleanor Poythress Joel Rindler Adam & Connie Sattler Don Steeb Terry Terrenoire North Carolina Charles Baucom John Blair Gerald Bryant Dale Campbell Chuck Foreman Richard Harm Vernon Hughes Beal Marks RL Richardson Hale Wallace North Dakota Russ Miller Ohio Dave & Sally Brown Michael Burbee Ron Hesselbrock Bob Hisey Bob Johnson Bob Laybourne David McLean Rodney Metz Anthony Oraveo Paul Penney Dean Poeth Charles Tracy Tom Pratt Miles Reed Grover Ritter Joe Rusyniak Bob Tinder Charles Tracy Gary Villard David Whitaker Oklahoma Don Haertman Jim Lollar Bob Williamson Sr Oregon Bruce Harlow Graham Hicks Jerry Nelson Ted Richards Bob Stalick Pennsylvania John Brodak Fred Collins Charles Danila NM Darr Thomas Diamond Sr George Ehnot Jay Gerber Don Goughnor Don Klopp Hank Likes Vince Mankowski Ron Morgan Ralph Pennetti Earl Witt Frank Tiush Joe Wagner Rhode Island South Carolina Howard Carman Ken Myers South Dakota Ted Bozanich Vernon Fauss Tennessee Greg Doe Michael & Maureen Dunphy Jeff Elliott Phil Klintworth Stan Koch Bob Reuther George Shacklett Lee Webster Texas George Aldrich Louis Belcher Jerry Bell Don Blackburn Max Blose Bobby Brown Horrace Cain Carl Clark Charles Culver Albert Dalnoki Ken Douglas Louis Escalona Tom Farmer Sandy & Murry Frank Ervin Frierson Dan & Joyce Garfinkel Larry Geis Jack Hamilton Ernest Harwood Frank Haslam Jim Johnson, John Kellogg Homer & Marie Main WC McAnally Larry Moore Bill Murray Michael Negri John Pagan Roy Parks Jim Polozeckl Charles Robinson Bert Striegler Bob Upton Eldon Wilson Bob Zikes Utah Virginia Edward Avera Hurst Bowers Woody Blanchard Gloria & Bob Champine Jim Coffin Howard Crispin John Hunton John Kaiser Austin Leftwich Earl Stahl Lillian & John Worth Washington Bob Benjamin Dick Carson Randal Holzapple Gil Horstman James Kelly Charles Martin Richard McConnell Homer Smith Bob Spahr West Virginia David Ellis Wisconsin Bob Gialdini Tony & Dolly Italiano Dean Jeutter Russ Knetzger Bob Miller Bob Nyhuis Dick Swenson Bob & Dolly Wischer Wyoming Gene Corson 152 Model Aviation ne Timing Terry Grant August 1996 Model via tion MDS ENGINE An item appeared last month mentioning MDS engine series engines manufactured Russia marketed Estes engine received testing 46 cubic inch displacement range engine has applications could well received engine would confused some others due large part construction engine stated last month what could called robust certainly lightweight assembly engine comes complete very good muffler unit rather thick-walled casting contributes some overall engine weight engine appears well constructed absolutely clean inside Sound testing done stand used own tests out open interference reverberation structures Readings taken Simpson Sound Level Meter calibrated prior tests reading 9 feet given runs APC propeller installed Readings taken idle idle rpm after proper break-in period around 1500-1600 very smooth No adjustment made factory setting idle rpm following readings obtained Further testing will done A-octave band analyzer Propeller RPM APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 APC 11 x 6 throttle APC 10 x 8 APC lOx 8 Sound Level dBA 1020087 1050089 750081 approx 1/2 10600 89 700079 Visitor spent some time 30 March Harm Seigers visiting Andrews AFB NATO E3C AWACS aircraft Harm active radio control modeler Netherlands working Germany has familiarity conditions both countnes mention visit purpose telling what could expect removed flying site area Most taking present aircraft equipment over would probably permitted fly sound levels must met evidently below what would like see maximum country still problems over meeting required levels operating Giant models Much effort engineering different model usually required making effective silencers selection best quiet propeller other difficulty cost aeromodeling sport Prices will run two times cost material think prices high seem excessive can certain activity would probably greatly decreased pay cost paid much Europe Taxes such value added major contributors situation cost going out fly off contest would concern Gasoline runs over $5 per gallon very favorable big vans Distances traveled somewhat less European friends flying sites also probably difficult obtain result noise laws just plain population density does make rather happy perceived problems society Presentation Dr Queveda Dr Queveda gave three-hour course measurement sound general related human hearing deafness resulted two complementary lectures complete copies sent Spanish have complete translation yet Dr Queveda wrote summary English some information am passing information provides some understanding relationship between way measure sound medical profession looks subject relationship used could alter manner view some sound levels two areas concern question sound concern obtaining keeping flying sites Noise common legal complaint instances other concern should vital interest modelers potential extreme harm own hearing serious danger because has occasion work very close proximity source noise Dr Queveda does agree some terminology used own extension some other documents definitions relationship sound levels measurement What use has satisfactory terms dealing ordinances such always accurate definition debated person well versed physiological aspects sound example Dr Queveda states no reason study sound noise unless related human hearing human hearing Sound Pressure Level SPL scale has no relevance explains second paper titled Dynamic Range Human Hearing sufficient space cover this issue sure check out next month following Dr Queveda Graph Number shows what people believe range human hearing assumed frequency range goes 20 20000 Hz young healthy specimen human race 20 20000 Hz intermediate frequencies heard threshold 0 dB ref 0002 dynes/cm2 SPL scale 19 20001 Hz heard Also believe no upper limit loud sound could course completely wrong Between 1000 1500 Hz human ear does indeed hear 0 dB thereabout move away either side sensitive region ear becomes more desensitized layman terms becomes more deaf o dB 10 20 30 40 00 60 70 80 00 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 6K 16K 32K Grapn 1 Graph Number Two shows true threshold human hearing again SPL scale very close 0 dB 1000 1500 Hz 5 dB down 500 19dB 250 38 dB 125 60 dB 65 100 dB 32 120dB 20 Hz high side scale shows 2 dB 2000 4 dB 4000 8 dB 8000 50 dB 16000 120 dB 20000 Hz 046 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 1202505001K 2K 4K OK 16K 32K rur Graph Number Three shows true dynamic range human hearing close area straight line 120 dB frequencies again SPL scale line represents intensity sound produces pain actually produces physical damage multiple structures ear like tears ear drum damage hair cells July1996 153 Howard Crispin Jr Graph 2 us Toledo Weak Signals Exposition marks end winter start flying season year certainly welcome relief pretty rough winter time year also FAI ClAM plenary meeting held Paris decisions regarding international aeromodeling take place US voting delegate first time found out what allencompassing task position can job must able shift mental gears between widely varying subjects proverbial instant might negotiating US position worldrecord-setting rules minute find yourself being asked support some other countries nomination award next Before can respond another country wanting send disk FAI rule book happening during coffee break can imagine time actually session will have give Sandy Pimenoff ClAM President lot credit keeping meeting moving managed get through 61 yes sixty-one pages agenda nine-hour meeting vast majority subjects given reasonable time discussion impressedI sure wish could well AMAs Executive Council meetings generally pleased results meetings am very concerned proliferation events attaining World Championships status attendant expense fielding teams sure wish magic wand cut number AMA events about have now cut number FAI events half creating revolution faced dilemma proposition hold F31 Thermal Sailplanes World Championships alternate years F3B MultiTask Sailplanes didnt really like idea adding another team support thermal sailplanes general F3J particular enjoy participation US World Championships events already support ended up voting used opportunity express high degree concern cost supporting teams reaction majority too concerned country would have make its own decision teams would field must admit unreasonable stance have traditionally fielded teams events policy may have change Preparations next EC meeting include day-and-a-half long range strategic planning will have professional facilitator paperwork him seems indicate emphasis next 3 years hope time efforts will result some action have exciting dreams grandeur perhaps session can improve focus ones have realistic chance accomplishing area has gotten quite bit emphasis lately revenue enhancement plain language can come up money personally believe museum can become totally supported donations endowments grants also believe scholarship some other youth programs can generate enough similar funding become financially selfsufficient might able some development work Muncie site funding generated through people have interest specific event Beyond think would successful concentrate marketing products services own members would put lowest burden membership allow AMA remain independent open democratic possible todays society 96 Nats will something special events except Indoor being held own property Opening up Celebration Eagles salute pioneers beloved sport/hobby continuing three weeks aeromodeling extravaganza dont enter competitive event urge come Nats part activity fact Id suggest come see some event may never have seen before Its amazing see what other aeromodeling events have offer havent seen FF power model climb out havent lived havent seen CL Combat dont know what excitement havent seen microfilm Indoor model dont know what amazement like short Nats opportunity truly get picture breadth obsession call Aeromodeling d/Crispin Continued page 153 Corti also line absolute deafness o dB 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 16 32 64 125250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 32K 0 umbral sordereabsoluta Graph 3 point will left hanging until next month subject will continue explanations hearing level look can affect us operating model aircraft 4154 Model Aviation st 1996 Model Aviation RC Taylor Cub Jim Coveney Longster Wimpy Frank Beatty Electric endurance tips Ken Cashion Corporate Flying Sites Don Bentfield next issue Dont miss m 4A4I k4 LIA • f] Is] Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 take liberty paraphrasing Country & Western song Mothers dont let babies grow up cowboys time year CPAs say Mothers dont let babies grow up accountants being written April 3 1996 very stressful pressing time us qualifies gross understatement day have learned writing column requires great deal energy extremely short Naturally try think something put article would informative require great deal effort times have asked charge what kind service department Headquarters did always know though have recent articles introducing different people membership telling us about job Headquarters no single place find information thought organization chart might beneficial call Headquarters revealed organization chart prepared updated reflect several recent changes After explaining would like include column told would get right work Being efficient organization received via fax copy organization chart including current changes Since did have prepare myself elated get copy share What afraid going very difficult job solved phone call thing enjoy telling young managers no such thing hard job can get someone else Fortunately situation proves statement correct Determining kind service need AMA using chart should allow receive assistance problem hope will save chart use needed VP AVPs district can always help Next month audit report will ready will able give some information plan several months Until later 4AIACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS SINGE 1936 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART IVE SECRETARYI 7U5t1kW7HIEjT7 RECEPTIONISTUERAEIAN Sheila I Dwk LyAKnnnrson ASSISTANT April Hathaway PUELISHING [Li MARKETINGMEMEERSHIPPURCHASING SECRETARYSUPERVISORAGENT EvansPierceCia owski Rende Aaron Kate PhillipsSTOCK ROOM DATA ENTRYRECEIVING Jeannie Hodge Kathy Walker CLAIMSSECRETARY CLERKADMINISTRATIVE SonASSISTANT TokiasTeresa IMcKee JodySECRETARY CoveyMoysfos SECRETARYCOMPETITIONS SANCTIONS SECRETARIES Tina Pool Sarah m 75E7 ACCOUNTS MAINTENANCE RECEIVARLEI Dewayne Shirley ACCOUNTS PAYAELE Lisa oman Seised 0411/9k LIZ GwpyICclCdYodwjv\owoflowcd July1996 155 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Rick PRODUCTION STAFF Carla Kunz Heatler Erdohl MI, co Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Three months have passed since appointed position Acting Executive Director boy true say time flies After years have worked AMA still amazing always something new learn have great privilege opportunity knowing some cases working AMA members volunteers vendors modeling industry reps started AMA career some 27 years ago hard believe have shared nearly half its fabulous history often reflect changes have made operating one-bedroom apartment located Vermont Avenue DC wonderful facility Muncie Indiana AMA has progressed age manually processing memberships computers faxes demand Internet voice mail owning its own flying site Twenty-seven years ago would never have thought would have membership 155000 people have flying site have enjoyed work progress have made look forward new challenges ahead Happy Anniversary Yes AMA will celebrating its 60th anniversary commemorate event hosting Celebration Eaglesa gathering of pioneers helped create organization can attend would like invite AMA member attend place International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana July 6-7 Please contact Julie Evans further details Come meet fly some alltime greats helped promote establish wonderful hobby/sport will also first year AMA Nationals will held site looks like going big turnout Once again looks though site Muncie will busy season long have lots to prepare arrival new gravel roads access sites prepare farmhouse able function Nats HQ additional grading seeding also adding some new features Frank V Ehling Museum dont plan attend sure order Anniversary Patch $325 During last six months team put together develop research select single-platform computer package hours have put process selection has made intended first phase project will place around July 1 goal improved membership services ability produce reports will readily available requested problems current system almost department its own system did allow departments interface results greater number errors very hopeful new system will eliminate duplication entered data much workflow new service AMA members fax demand most-requested forms now available 24 hours day access fax demand call 800 500-8182 Take time review new benefit let us know have suggestions improvement additional information would like see placed AMA now Internet check out let us know what think address modelaircraftorg Enough said month hope see Celebration Eagles AMA now offering new service Fax-on-Demand Now way receive AMA documents need seven days week time day night need touch-tone phone Fax machine Dial toll-free Fax-on-Demand telephone numberi -800-500-3139 Listen message carefully have Fax number handy Follow instructions enter document numbers require request will faxed master document index listing forms name number available help choices list containing detailed descriptions documents broken down department also available cover page preceding request names document number pages contains brief description contents possible request document time Simply follow instructions given add additional documents request before closing hanging up Note Please remember listen messages entirety can order document phone call detailed list document numbers please see page 67 156 Model Aviation e Connecticut / Maine / ref Vermont Krafft Fresident Box 1828 MA 02331-1828 -6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 168 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821L5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hookaett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave Weat Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 column being written April 8 1996 last minute usual no windows room write fortunately about 4 inches heavy wet snow drive way Happy April good news have damaged airplane yet year counting fell off workbench checking batteries Anyway business VERMONT MODEL AVIATION following material sent Jim Halls Johnson VT Vermont has received its share recognition partly fmm lack material sent mostly due schedule conflicts report delayed due publishing Club lists thanks Jim writing mid June 1995 Green Mountain RIC Fliers Johnson Vermont hosted fun fly aptiy named TOP NOTCH Top Gun because flying fields close proximity famous local resort located Stowe Vermont setting flying field spectacular Green Mountains background Lamoille River close field part sod farm acclaimed fliers best Northeast weed field twelve acres grass mowed other day Apart two local Club members very few fliers use magnificent field No restrictions exist other follow AMAs Safety code open invitation AIvIA member visit fly field will first call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 Spring weather perfect TOP NOTCH 95 fun fly high-light two day event superb flying done Charlie Mr WACO Nelson right arm Bill Curliss Both showed up huge camper trailers along incredibly magnificent WACOs flying skills matched craftsmanship pleasure honor have Vermont mishap occurred Charlies backup WACO crashed Everyone devastated TOP NOTCH 95 international event Tony Cook Montreal made possible Most fliers Northeastern States Dennis Martin Bill Curliss NH Bob Reynolds NJ Charlie Nelson MA Local fliers included Allen Foss Tim Sterner barbecue hosted Jun Halls house fifteen minutes flying field anticipated another TOP NOTCH fun Fly will take place June 1996 June 15-16 1996 interested should contact Jim Halls soon possible will finish colurnn some pictures Ed McCarty Discover Flying RIC Club member primarily Clubs FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY held January 1 1996 1996 157 Jims J-3 takeoff Note size field Jim Halls tne ground transportation system Three WACO aircraft the foreground belongs Bill Curliss leftG other two belong Charlie ary Baker RANS 59 powered Nelson centerRotax engine Charlie Nelsons latest WACO 108-inch Kioud King Bob Reynolds backgroundRick Vicentes Lanier Jester Jim Halls 1/4-scale J-3 Pit area photos next month mi]1I1LIEmE11ie1hin 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 Juachkus 58 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street HightstOmfl NJ 58520-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Wes Con 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 ymca Jalisno 18 Strarorock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 George Bose 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12538 Adam Settler di Pony Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Dane Matheweon Boo 613 Canrillas NY 13031 Bitt Poythress 2 HenriockCoart Saugerties NY 12d77 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenburg NY 13888-0061 Bitt Miller PO Sos 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08550 Prequency Coordinagor Lon Seuter 2082 Rabb8 Lane Phoenic NY 13130-8507 315 885-2449 Over years meet lot wonderful people great hobby/sport about guys met Fran Ptaszkiewicz too years ago accurately recall flew together times privilege hiring him onto brief contract position department office old dMECO Harold deBoltPappy business started lose momentum Fran took over small sideline business offering plans nostalgic era anyone wanted needed fairly small price Writes Fran effect have what called copyright perpetual license Harold himself reproduce model designs manufactured under dMECO name However does hold lot water someone decided kit AllAmerican said add word Replica legal lot going over country strange thing some guys going after some recent designs rather just reaching back ancient stuff believe feeling copy some design try sell prints can make fortune Well have doing dMECO designs since about 1962 have yet get rich sometimes breaking after year effort good know lot guys out like doing sport maybe having little enjoyment perpetuate old designs keep what still available John surprising requests get modelers out always open letter thank making old stuff available tend say am sick race competition pressure am now going build fun sport know way RC CL hobby used impression have picked up over years AMAers sick rules socalled sport competitionA good example comes mind probably CL Stunt much flying event dont agreeJG used rather has become beauty event first have fly pretty points have am sure negated good flier CL guys brought themselves Boy old friend Warren Thombs old Di-Doe designs would have chance heck days way things have gone Perhaps see older modelers regressing old stuff FAC gang out Erie PA elsewhere around country really flying plain old models fun went down FAC bash Geneseo NY last summer hundreds models no noise save rubber motor tearing through model have fun Saw lot old silver-haired modeler types down too have inquiries old plans across country around world Australia Germany Mexico Switzerland morning Japan man 65 years young remembers flying dMECO Speedwagons fifties told interesting stories Japan during war years before also lamented ARF RTF models now out marketplace believing old builder model rule brought out craftsmanship no matter good bad pointed out keeps hobby going somewhere modeler will emerge see beyond plastics Continuing theme having fun hobby received nice letter photo two gentlemen involved fun Stunt aspects Control Line flying picture month Scott Smith holding Prowler Bob Aronstein holding /2A Prowler Bob writes Capital District Model Airplane Club small slowly growing club devoted Control Line New York Capital District areaAlbany-Schenectady-Troy surrounding locales Several us regular competitors host annual meet Coxsackie NY CL Aerobatics Mainly fly build together fun very active yearround meet Monday night Scott Smiths house building during off-season flying spring fall fly Sunday during flying season Harriman State Office Campus Albany 158 Model Aviation Folks two stories comparison views now Runway Clear ciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 Donald Klopp 370 West Valley Forge Road King Prussia PA 19406-1881 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Propstoppers Last month mentioned very positive youth educational program Propstoppers sponsoring program extremely well thought-out could exploited AMA club As insight program following synopsis extracted clubs course outline Members will given orientation basic components airplanes principles flight Students will introduced correct terminology components planes Early sessions will concentrate understanding major airplane components control surfaces landing gear brakes power plants aircraft classification Later sessions will concentrate four forces flight Bernoullis Principle Newtons Third Law Motion airfoils pilot control time allows Aerodynamics Flight will discussed discussion will include three axes flight leftturning tendency planes ground effect Members will exposed variety paper six computer-designed planes helicopter cardboard planes Whitewings balsa tissue gliders Whitewings rubberband-powered models AMA Delta Darts Class members will given option purchase build other balsa tissue models various catalogs accomplish stated course outline lesson plans involved ten wellplanned meetings conducted Norwood School Twenty-five sixth- seventh- eighth-grade students opted join club under direction teacher Mike Black Additional info can obtained Mike telephoning home 610 521-4692 Mike provided following pictures club Greater Pittsburgh ARCS Positive effective club activity Pittsburgh area has focus ARCS years year club conducted its annual mall show Village Square Mall under leadership Joe Pat Fife CPAA Flea Market year CPAA Flea Market Lebanon Pennsylvania gets bigger better special thanks extended involved years event included least 500 tables modeling equipment being sold several thousand attendees over Northeast Included attendees former AMA presidents Maynard Hill Earl Witt John Patton Nats Director Ron Morgan Findlay Flying Circuits second year Findlay Flying Circuits swap meet met success Increased participation sellers buyers indicate upcoming events northwestern portion District III AVP Joe Vislay provided pictures some key personnel July1996 159 Participants Norwood Whitewings flight contest Jim Vansant Bob Brown discuss modeling Philadelphia area Winners Whitewings flight contest L-R Brian Tripler third place Chris Korbel first place Rick Bublavi second place Mike Lesher Dill representative Jet Pilots Organization discusses virtues jet turbine Ernie Kieber Herb Fletcher discuss RC Joe Gannon retired airtraffic controller Ron Gunderman president Findlay Flying Circuits Scott Swanger vice president Findlay Flying Circuits U] 1 11 Lt ELU 1 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 Mseve 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 Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Contest Board Change Free Flight Contest Board member District lV has changed Joe Boyle health reasons no longer District IV member Joe has long very active career Contest Board member presence contests has missed some time presented Joe Distinguished Service Award token appreciation ajob well done James Jim Bocekinfuso new Free Flight Contest Board member District Jim originally Long Island New York member famous Skyscrapers now resides Moneta Virginia now active District well national level Brainbusters CAAMA contests among others Jim very knowledgeable matters Free Flight since has primary area years acquaintance competitor continued activities will provide Free Flight community outstanding addition Contest Board important thing Jim requires Free Flight competitor keep him informed position thoughts relate competition rules Photo number lets have some idea recognize Free Flight Contest Board member Public Service activities exhibited some members say much amount favorable response public officials month continuing personal effort encouraging activity provides some indication efforts two areas two efforts different approaches provide some different results first efforts taken Dare County Radio Control Fliers Manteo North Carolina project chosen members club construction number models display operations area Dare County Airport recent addition model Fairchild FC-2W flown John David Driscoll manager airport 1946 1949 models aircraft flown airport prior during World War II Photo number two shows primary individuals effort left Harry Bridges Director Airport Museum George Rohrbaugh builder model club member Dewey Mann Secretary club Harry Dewey sponsored Fairchild project information courtesy AVP Chuck Foreman now living Outer Banks effort enhances position club provides fine exhibition model aviation public second effort much broader scope will result documentation special use anyone interested aviation education information will provide important material Academy ongoing interested education mandated Bylaws effort supported members Isle Wight R/C Club Brainbusters Newport News Park R/C Club other individuals including Stream R/C Models Aviation Magnet Program Denbigh High School Newport News Virginia Others acting partners program Hampton University US Army Aviation Logistics School-Fort Eustis ValuJet Rick Aviation aviation magnet students members Army JROTC take part activities program will offer full schedule specialized academic courses aviation course will offer hands-on training will prepare students careers aviation maintenance electronics comprehensive four-year course providing hands-on experience Radio controlled other models will used teach principles flight Academic courses taught high school aviation courses including model building taught aviation magnet facility Newport NewsWilliamsburg International Airport Lt Col Curtis Grant program manager Photo number three shows Eddie Israel tnstructing group students assembly Sig Twisters being built part project Photo number four shows students program assistant Sgt Major Stills Ret Bob Champine background another group two workshop areas model building takes place Some other members involved Abram Van Dover Joe Lupton Rusty Kennedy Jerry Moore Stream An outstanding program terrific crew AMA members Model Aviation 4MA uggestion Line e suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 • I] I1 i 1 [s mu i labama Florida / Georgia / Mianiasippi Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tenneaaoe Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 Asseciate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewlcz 3828 Ranchwood Rd. Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pennacola FL 32014 Witheimina Chihaaz 2828 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 James M Edwards eon Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Honest 383 Briarmrvd #157 Meridian MS 38305 Richard Jackson 3118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 88 Lee Rd 238 Phenin Cily AL 38987 Dr John Martin 3180 Tigerloil Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Merrie 327 Pseblo Penn Anninlon AL 38208 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln Brendon FL 33811 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 George Porryman 3844 Lake Smyme GA 30083 Frank Tiane 15300 Enlencia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 5380 Pine Circle Cemming GA 30131 Lao Webster 1000 Sycemore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Falardo Poerlo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Plaids Boo 1083 SidoIrland Rd Interleoben FL 33148 Phone 1804 884-2517 Jim Mahoney Contest Director Lakeland florida Propdusters big FUNFLY writes picture flight line 24 pilots entered Bean Haul Donut Drop Balloon Bust etc pilots 10 thru 80 fun See below Joseph Micalizzi Puerto Rico Assoc VP wants see what happens 2 Piper Cubs meet head-on air Purely scientific analysis BEFORE Tony Greco L Wild Bill R Richard Prann center referee Notice 3 smiling Now AFTER Wild Bill isnt smiling much courage face camera said Tony went home Richard could found anywhere come out Richard . took snap above other day Jay Fierro son Matt Jay belongs Sanford florida AeroModelers Educational Coordinator carries messages various schools Matt good flyer above James R Bush III age 12 Goldberg Extra 300 father grandfather fly Queen City Aeromodelers Club Clarksville Tennessee Club Sec Alan Basham reports James III began flying age 6 supervised 5 years soloed age 11 Everybody club proud him thats good safe way get little kid started Want some model airplane history radio-control During thirties gas model flyers constantly attempting control little airplanes radio transmitter hand receiver model plane year 1937 very famous free-flight modeler Chet Lanzo acknowledged have successfully conducted FIRST radio controlled flight AMA Nationals Chets plane made very little reaction radio signals judges decided SOME small reaction gave him FIRST place Radio Controlled event however insignificant models response following year 1938 two brothers identical twins born ten minutes apart 1916 Walt William Good flew GUFF model plane AMA Nationals made very significant impression hobby change forever Good brothers GUFF today hangs National Museum Washington DC Smithsonian Institute picture below twins Walt bride 54 years Joyce Joyce told could have permission say still honeymoon today after being married 1942 sure look happy together Walt likes RC Soaring hobby Confidentially dont blab around . Walt mentioned GUFF temporarily taken down display ceiling Smithsonian because little kids slinging objects rubber bands Anyway Walt Joyce sure look happy Robert Helen Bingham Palm Harbor florida want see snap Mike Dezak holds several club records RC Soaring Mike has record Pelican Soaring Assoc 2-M class record unlimited Good boy Mike 1996 161 U] ii 11 L UE i Illinois Indiana Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 6065e-3224 Home 709 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet SYSBAUER@MINNAACCIITEDU Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballerd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2169 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-S834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 631-5031 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Eve 816 333-9839 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 584-2481 following received Ed Robbert Contest Board members District VI new rules cycle starting would good time members begin thinking about changes would like see rules particular events Its good get proposals early also good enlist help someone familiar process reduce possibility minor problem otherwise good proposal causing proposal rejected Chicago IL Bud Bodzioch Chicago Aero Angels sent following pictures taken 23rd al Frozen Finger Festival Fine Fellows Frozen Fannies Picture has Mike Palermo prop-flipping Bob Steffens holding arent spots negativethats snow Next have Melissa Bodzioch chili chef three stooges Jim VanDyck primes Al Herda holding trusty VP has stopwatch ready survivors L-R 1st Chris Gay 2nd Mike Palermo 3rd Jim VanDyck 4th Sergio Garza Carbondale IL past ten years Carbondale Skyhawks have involved unusual hobby event Its annual Orchids Trains Planes Stamps Show held year February Carbondales Hillside Nursery Everyone has chance learn about other hobbies Skyhawks sold AMA Cubs handed out lots AMA literature showed continuous videos Top Gun first picture Kent Werners A6M5 Zero Note bird feeders background second picture has Lynn Elston s Byron F- 16 foreground Columbia IL New Years Day 1996 members Columbia RC Club gathered celebrate successful full year new location kick off 1996 flying season group enthusiastic members persevered extremely cold temperatures snow wind lots fog support club Columbia club lost previous field November 1994 little notice help members able find new site same month bean field trees brush new field bom majority members showed up work first day chain saws trucks tractors just about anything else could think end day field cleared runway pits parking areas ail laid out club proud quite Cinderella story Photo information Brian Graves picture shows L-R Bill Ledbetter Frank Bromberger Scott Black President Craig Overy Jim Noll Model Aviation I-1U E U Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Joe Hass Vice President 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 810 510-6243 FAX 810 879-5522 Assistant Vice President Don BentWield 1440W 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 Boutevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Patoakey MI 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northvilte MI 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd MI 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roaeville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 Gone Flying Forever Longtime modeler Steve Mozurkewich passed away since last writings Steve father shared numerous modeling adventures Steves creations Shrike flying wing basement condolences Barbara rest family loss Modeling Everywhere Saginaw Valley RIC Club Saginaw MI got interesting call recently Seems local hockey team Saginaw Wheels R/C blimp flown during breaks game lost pilot short notice needed another Since neither club nor team knew other before club scrambled respond few test hops no present gave enough experience show went time LET THE PUBLIC KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE Thanks Newsletters have getting steady stream enjoy reading needed reach clubs grabbed newsletters phone number found anywhere newsletter Folks please remember newsletter can go lot places Make sure people can reach some suggestions Full club name no abbreviations always say something like Academy Model Aeronautics Charter Club #xxx include mailing address include numerous names full phone numbers area code include meeting schedule include small map field include short schedule events Make sure everything good taste should appear newsletter Control Line Alive Well time very short conversation Big Art Adamisin about trip Tucson AZ Control Line Stunt competition Art reported 140 entries Im writing find hard remember last time two lines hands two sticks matter Maybe some brave soul will let take circle summer Float Fly Probably premier float-fly area Skymasters Midwest Regional Float Fly southeastern Michigan Darrell Watts CD has driver behind event prizes raffles nothing short fantastic site superb Darrell seems have weather gods float flying just want have good time call Darrell 810 373-8777 years event September 15-16 Mall Shows Walt Levine wrote about success recent Mall Show Port Huron MI work four clubs Sanilac Model Aviation Club Port Huron Tree Toppers Yale Prop Busters River District RIC Eagles show couple years ago professional well-attended Mall Shows Jack Kinsinger River City Radio Control Mason IA also wrote success group signup sheet interested public could sign up free flight club trainer spring also built Delta Darts flight simulator local TV coverage Great job folks Find Fields Doug Zimmer Rice Lake Model Airplane Club Wisconsin wrote sent pictures including aerial shot field 1000 ft old runway closed airport Good job too Oshkosh Michael Gregori Mound Vies MN sent along note pictures joint adventure local EAA chapter last years Oshkosh extravaganza Mike makes good point contact local EAA chapter let know youre out Up Snow Country delightful meeting some members Traverse City MI TRAMPS back still cold again seven inches spring first day Spring Detroit area great group folks plan buy own field talked about particulars field acquisition have building field fund years issues newcomers kids great way spend evening look forward visiting warm weather lunch 17-year-old daughter today started asking questions about full-size flying wanting continue pilot tradition family Guess long took schedule intro flight instructor left house headsets Jeppesen Private Pilot book Shes flew Super Decathlon Ill keep posted Thats now 4July1996 163 Rice Lake flying field old airport Photo 40-size Cub AMA tent Oshkosh 95 Flight simulator activity River City Radio Control mall show Part large display Port Huron Ml mall show I 1 1b1 mliii nsas ou S ana New o Okiahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice P resident 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 m answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 4433 NW 20th St Oklahoma City OK 73107 405 947-4518 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carroliton TX 75006 214 578-1353 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 July will see first unified Nationals held own International Hying Site Muncie IN Celebration Eagles 6th 7th start off prime goals fostering Frank V Ehling Museum obtain record much history possible Im speaking personal history behind memorabilia display ever again will have opportunity obtain such information modeling history makers will personally attendance museum director Gary Prater able assistance Norm Rosenstock has designing questionnaire aimed obtaining much history great personalities still us stop think about organization has offices staff such could operate visitors Muncie HQ its museum makes lasting impression went fly impressed museum must continue update expand displays time read full Fox collection well foreign engines will display new case Just recently received four extremely rare Japanese engines John Callahan Houston TX have now cleaned will display Hopefully visitors Japan will able identify date engines us clubs getting keeping good flying site real problem have seen Dist VIII diversity attitude between city governments accented conversation during Vintage Stunt Championships held Tucson AZ past March Tucson city provides maintains fabulous sites CL RC RC Boats another city just 150 miles away modelers arent given time day much less consideration flying site Ive heard same story several areas Dist VIII Solutions sort problem vital AMA Jay Mealy PR man HQ deeply involved flying site problems urge give him ideas and/or solutions know excellent flying sites have lost because excessive noise wonder sites would have lost under 90dB maximum noise level rule Loss power can no longer used excuse use mufflers now have mufflers can add 1000-1500 rpm Certainly can muffler design would/will run same open exhaust As population density increases seems certain problems noise will nothing increase After over 60 years listening engines must admit unmuffled engine noise annoying Think about Ft Smith AR Flightmasters members Flightmasters Model Airplane club very busy during 1995 true diehards flew during sub zero weather January through March others busily building repairing theyd ready spring finally arrived club president Charles Thacker yours truly Harold Wille made New Years resolution earn AllSeason Flyer patches could found field flying everyone else home enjoying building sitting fireplace Flightmasters participates community activities whenever can April six members displayed nineteen airplanes annual Fort Smith Boy Scout Jamboree Participation event gives us opportunity introduce types sizes aircraft associated model aviation Hundreds Boy Scouts area attend event annually come view planes ask questions concerning model aviation get started hobby really makes feel good spend day Scouts know hope todays youth Fort Smith Air National Guard invited us attend display aircraft annual open house air show May 20th 21st reserved us airplane hangar provided security could leave planes overnight During two-day event spectators Arkansas surrounding states viewed 29 Flightmasters finest aircraft asked thousands questions concerning model aviation invited field watch us fly consider hobby hosted two events during September first Labor Day MDA Fun Jerrys Kids hold event annually invite community participate joining us field being dazzled aerial wizardry donating very good cause Prizes available public well pilots Ultralight pilots join us flying early morning spending good part day us second event September Boy Scout Statewide Extravaganza held year Fort Chaffee Fort Smith Arkansas Seven club members braved rainy weather show aircraft ground air passed out magazines wed saved occasion hope gain some future RC pilots ended year Christmas party enjoyed club members spouses children Gifts exchanged ranged set screws trophy made someones crash landing Everyone enjoyed themselves made plans get together after winter thaw swap lies enjoy skies would like thank manufacturers contributed prizes helped make Fun-Flys success look forward another successful year continued support 4Harold Wille/Sec Flightmasters Bonnie Thacker 164 Model Aviation les Thacker Ft Smith Arkansas Flightmasters G-62-powered Giant Stinger vulurdug ransas iveorasa 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 5-3323 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 8057103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO Trinidad Area ft/C Club Inc An AMA Chartered Club Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad Colorado GRAND OPENING FLY-IN June 22 1996 Attention Area ft/C Modelers Please Help Make new Club Flying Site success Please join Fly-In help us demonstrate viability hobby/sport Information Charlie McGlothlin719 846-2471 Ed Conley719 846-6703 TRINIDAD AREA R/C CLUB INCORPORATED An Academy Model Aeronautics Chartered Club Purpose purpose Trinidad Area RIC Club TARC promote model aircraft building flying general locale Southern Colorado Northern New Mexico view continuing advancement model aviation its phases purpose education pleasure recreation not-for-profit basis accomplish purpose TARC has adopted following objectives 1 Develop programs promote sport/hobby modelaviation 2 Provide recreational resource Trinidad arearesidents visitors 3 Provide wholesome recreational educational opportumtiesfor Trinidad area youth 4 Develop quality RC airfield make Trinidad Lakefacility destination point sport competition RlCflying events CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organized Chartered AMA Club TARC Incorporated Club not-for-profit organization Proposed gained support Trinidad Optimist Clubfor purchase complete RC airplane radio engine tomake possible offering educational recreational radiocontrolled opportunities youth Trinidad Acquired flying site Trinidad Lake State Park through asigned land use agreement Division Parks andRecreation Developed gained approval offer teach newIntroduction Model Aviation course Trinidad StateJunior College Proposed gained approval TSJC purchase acomplete RC airplane radio engine make possibleoffering building class students could afford amodel Arranged conducted two presentations Trinidad HighSchool introduce RC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation TSJC introduceRC model aviation students Arranged conducted presentation Trinidad JuniorHigh School introduce RC model aviation students Arranged initial constrnction flying site rnnway Proposed gained Trinidad Optimist Club approval forthree scholarships high school students could nototherwise afford attend TSJC model building class Bernadette Conley Trinidad Area Radio Club NEWS FROM NORTH DAKOTA Troy Lapp grew up Hebron ND until attending college Bismarck currently reside professional career am Registered Rehab Technology Specialist employed Great Plains Rehabilitation Services design build custom seating systems wheelchairs physically challenged individuals started building RC airplanes high school have become very avid flier planes helicopters look forward future opportunities rewarding hobby gives us An added reminder District IX North Dakota state meeting will held Bismarck November 2 meeting location Holiday Inn process sending survey forms AMA members get ideas educational forums will discuss new ideas increased membership activity flying site acquisition upcoming dates etc Please mark calendars plan attend will swap tables available also involvement participation will greatly appreciated further information contact Troy Lapp 701 258-2822 Welcome Troy Lappnew VP North Dakota Summer Dates ND July 27-28 Bottineau Fun-Fly 27-28 Fargo Skylarks Control Line Aug 11 Casselton Fun-Fly 16-17-18 - Bismarck Fun-Fly Nov 2 State Meeting Bismarck 4July 1996 165 I] LIi1w1iiilr Anzona California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 CIS 707121676 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last moritha column additional AVPa Coordinaf ore District X member Mac Schwager Seal Beach California four AIVIA youths awarded college scholarships demonstrated excellence scholastic achievement community service modeling activity Mac awarded $3000 currently attending Stanford University pursuing degree mechanical engineering Congratulations Mac Good Luck achieving scholastic goals p demonstrative logo adorns side storage barn new Tucson International Modeiplex Park located northeast Tucson unveiling logo culminated multiyear project conducted very dedicated group modelers fulfilling vision multi venue modelpiex designed serve needs southern Arizona modeling community March 9 1996 site came life its first official AMA-sanctioned event SWRA Warbird Race following Wednesday asphalt laid surface sites 800-foot runway know will first prominent events new modeiplex Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Perkins R Tucson goes toe-to-toe some best fliers country gathered March 9-10 tripleelimination Top Gun Fast Combat competition Tucson Arizona CD Gerald Capuano members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club did tremendous job running event like clockwork resulting constant display models colored crepe paper against gorgeous southern Arizona sky Gary Hover returns District X refills previously vacated district positions AVP central California District X representative RC Racing Contest Board March 5 Acting Executive Director Joyce Hager announced Gary Hovers resignation headquarters staff effective March 22 Though very little information available regarding circumstances leading resigning apparent Garys resignation came roughly 15 days after Jerry Rouillard announced resignation February Council meeting District X very pleased have Gary back District working full time Western Regional Flying Site however extremely disappointing talents expertise energyand enthusiasm have lost national level workers key element success almost aeromodeling event Pictured members Las Vegas RC Club contributed immensely success 2-day LVRC Formula race March 23-24 quiet community Sonora California just west Stanislaus National Forest members Sonora RC Flying Club have found own part paradise near Melones Reservoir Gaining access abandoned construction landing strip used reservoir under construction Sonora RC Flyers raised funds refurbish field lay down 450 feet new asphalt Past club officer Jerry Burgess reports through dedicated efforts individual members such success story possible American Model Airport Assn Chino California host two float-flys year Prado Dam Reservoir western San Bernardino County Springs fly-in held Sunday March 31 water weather perfect event coordinator Eusebio Fernandez made sure event ran safe smooth everyone great time favorite locations visitors desert southwest Bullhead City Arizona along Colorado River across popular gaming recreation found Laughlin Nevada Pictured several float planes fly Colorado River home Local Area Fun Fliers LAFF Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ka / Idaho / Montana / Oregon/Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL 76067 2422 Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoft 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Liliooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Larry Mitchell Tn-County R/C Modelers wrote about 16-year-old Ryan Cunningham lives Goldendale WA Just week before kidney transplant Ryan presented airplane eveiything necessary build get ready fly Ryan under tutelage anonymous AMA member along 4 other youngsters soloed just before presentation last report Ryan recovering should flying own plane read Larry Mitchell presents Ryan flight box built Mark Ewert Walla Walla Dick Pedersen Secretary Red Baron k/C Modelers Idaho Falls ID sent news pictures clubs Annual Fly-In Looking west some planes pilots Aug 95 Fly-In Tom Sutton left gets Midwest Extra 300 ready young helper right checks out barbed wire Web Higgins kneeling gets 30% Weeks Solution ready Mike Shigahara Robert Wolz right Bobs Moki 18-powered Midwest Extra 300 pictured event Aug 19-20 summer dates Aug 17-18 Events flying field provided Red Barons Bingham Co just 9 miles south Idaho Falls have covered shelter grass pits electricity security lighting adding new prevailing wind runway may eventually paved Besides Fly-In Dick wrote about clubs fly-in Bob Jane Hoff ranch near Idaho Falls Hoffs FBOs Idaho Falls Airport ranch has full grass strip Some 70 modelers has great weekend flying sightseeing Bob Hoff s museum-quality restored vintage aircraft automobiles Looks like will become annual affair Red Barons newsletter Ed Ken Marler occasionally waxes philosophical anyway makes enjoyable reading Since railroader Ken uses things working life make points sort makes him cross-tie philosopher Lately health problems have him looking some help hope gets Ken has mainstay club Recently Steve Henderson flew Steves Cessna 180 over Wilder Idaho fly indoor spent time Al Carol Culver seems Carol U/C speed flier thats met Al Also turns out better speed flier Al Jan 1 Polar Bear time Chuck Bower Whidbey Island k/C Society sent photos 3rd Annual event wrote served hot cider cookies weather un-bear-able overcast 500 club flies off Navy practice field has 5000 ft paved runway According Wendy Wagner News Letter Editor South Lane k/C Modelers club has worked hard succeeded developing new k/C field Creswell Cottage Grove area celebrate going have Grand Opening July 6 public different public agencies worked building field club extending special invitation modelers other clubs come celebrate enjoy new facility As part celebration skydivers will perform members Creswefl BAA will fly-by noon major part grand opening will show public k/Cers can cohabit animals wild setting old dump can turned beautiful park Among scale events two Scale Masters Farragut June 2 1-23 Aug 2-4 Lenhardts airpark sort-of-scale event Pine Hollow July 13-14 flying scale A/C gets bonus points BARONS Scale Fly-In Deer Park July 13-14 MRRCS Fun Scale contest Aug 10-11 Pfeiffer Field Aug 17-18 La Grande 6th Annual Bush Pilots contest Aug 2425 Post Falls Flyers scale & IMAC Farragut Big-Bird fly-ins also place fly see excellent scale A/C 1996 167 Ihis shows shelter bleachers pit area behind large safety fence ready area Tom Sutton gets ready fly Pilots planes line up photos