A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173
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A Mews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 hope AMA members share excitement anticipation about contributions AMA History Program John Worths column debuting page will make future National Model Aviation Museum AMA Im excited because about year ago remember sitting extended meeting Resource Development Committee searching answers perhaps new historical operations will provide time discussion went round round central question What doing Academy wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek took 15 pages notes meeting have read over several times trying find answer question Maybe couldnt see forest trees ambitions too strong obscured subtle simplicities truths seeking However think came close answering question members blurted out look what members have done think underestimating ourselves ways aeromodeling has contributed what today have image problem Eagles Legacy AMA History Program will change As look back time readers will begin discover powerful legacy model aviation individuals lives enriched will become fond memories comradeshipthey will metaphors lasting importance what AMA members have part Exactly what lasting importance what will discover through discovery will answer grand questions grand truths taking enormous task example have file drawer after file drawer filled letters attesting important role model aviation plays national defense have thousands photographs together tell story model aviation captivated generation youth launched careers would never have possible People like John Worth AMA Executive Director Emeritus AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock Museum Curator Emeritus Hurst Bowers historian author Dave Thomburg others have rich recollections individuals events need remembering because made us what today fact story really needs spread wider pagesit wouldnt hurt whole nation knew model aviation has provided avenue positive youth development has made bankers better bankers doctors better doctors carpenters better carpenters fathers better fathers . people better people provided avenue scientific inquiry paved way development technological firsts sorts empowered great minds great things Revolutionize aircraft design go faster speed sound fly around world nonstop walk moon So three cheers able historians Help best making greatest contribution time lives would excuse themselves seek refuge such daunting task museum staff alone cannot give help need up AMA membership help itself can 4The Eagles Legacy John Worth Look Back Future Celebration Eagles held Muncie last July showed dramatically important participation AMAs earliest members development Academy Model Aeronautics Celebration focused people acknowledge contributions made individuals AMAs history Equally important focus AMA Museum display items produced individuals illustrated what AMA members did over years advance technological progress model aviation showcasing persons involved what did AMAs first 30 years perspective provided indicate what might expect future Celebration Eagles provided milestone Continued page 159 158 Model Aviation de View Headquarters AMA History Committee Muncie May 1996 L-R Dave Thornburg Norm Rosenstock Dave Brown Hurst Bowers John Worth Gary Prater Dick Kennison shown Eagles/Worth Continued page 158 measure far came three decades doing event served show potential next 30 years tremendous starting next milestone period 150000 members own property includes combination Headquarters Museum flying field Headquarters staff ten times bigger thirty years ago looking back can see came can visualize future far surpassing what have now simply because starting new period history much began 1936 say shouldnt live past should look ahead lesson history can avoid mistakes past concentrate things time has shown work best can avoid trying reinvent wheel past can thus guide go 21st century momentum success build what went before its important have ongoing museum history reference Current efforts upgrade expand museum will extremely helpful will current project bring written history AMA up date last left off 1966 Last year AMA History Program initiated committee consisting Norm Rosenstock Royal Palm Beach FL Chairman John Worth Fairfax VA Assistant Hurst Bowers McLean VA Dave Thomburg Albuquerque NM committee helping AMA Museum Director Gary Prater assistant Dick Kennison identify label museum items display catalog such items plus books magazines model plans AMA Library major committee effort Norm Rosenstock production biographies names AMA history provide Whos model aviation manner AMA History Program intended serve foundation AMAs legacy basis recognizing memorializing went before dont forget came So accessible AMA membersnot just can visit Munciethe goal publish much possible AMA members others see everyone may have access details model aviation heritage has made possible what enjoy today Request Help Although AMA process recording biographies should remembered scratching surface what needs done famous modelers have already passed away need recognized Norm Rosenstocks leadership getting project going tremendous help volunteers has produced 50 biographies needs help needs people can research facts about famous modelers may knowledgeable aboutespecially cases famous persons may too aged ill write about themselves Norm says can help biography can carry bylineyou would listed author major contributor list persons biographies need written contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 Heres chance contribute AMAs history April 4-6 April 6-12 April 19 April 24-27 April 28-May 2 May 24-26F3C Helicopter FAI Team Selection Muncie IN May 28-June 1 AMA Indoor Nats Johnson City TN June 6-8 AMA Homecoming/Outdoor Hobby Expo Muncie IN June 13-15 JPO Jet America Muncie IN June 26-29F3A RC Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN Toledo Weak Signals R/O Expo Toledo OH Sun n Fun EM Fly-In Lakeland FL AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN Top Gun Scale Competition West Palm Beach FL NRHSA Convention Las Vegas NV July 6-10 July 11-Aug 5 July 12-17 July 14 July 30-Aug 5 August 14-17 FAI Scale Team Selection Muncie IN AMA Outdoor National Championships Muncie IN EANAMA Aeromodeling Academy Oshkosh WI AMA Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Hobby Country Mid-America Challenge Muncie IN August 25-Sept 1 F2B CL Aerobatics FAI Team Selection Muncie IN September 6-7 FAI Spacemodeling Team Selection Muncie IN June 1997 159 Key Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers complete listing events held International Aeromodeling Center Muncie Indiana please contact Competitions Department AMA HO extension 235 S President Academy Model Aeronautics Dave Brown 4871 Trudy Lane Hamilton OH 45013 As can already surmise issue dedicated youth model aviation such officers shall remain nameless spread blame came up idea should include picture ourselves young masthead think picture published long time ago Model Builder case Ringmasters built appear have taken late fall 1958 would have made 13 time 7 year veteran sport model aviation As can see clothing flew pretty much year round balmy New England days face background Bobby Piveronas another member Brockton Propbusters Brockton Propbusters unique club club juniors up age 16 sponsored Brockton Aeromodelers club local hobby shop What made unique kids elected own officers ran meetings determined what would did help assistance adult club interference Its hard believe now THIRD club belonged first another group kids Bridgewater Mass found address some magazine Air Trails discovered bunch kids age slightly older memory serves right club President kid about 12 named Peter Baroni club really amazing just bunch kids maintained flying field about 100 yards two room clubhouse would remind old Spanky Gang series later started flying contests behind old High School Legion Field some form help recreation department flew l/2A controline models got first try big job Fox 35 powered Sterling Yak 9 early days never did really master l/2A models could fly big jobs gave some status cant remember what ever happened group somehow ended up Yankee Championships met Dave Cook just home service few others starting new club Brockton became Brockton Aeroinodelers became original members As such sponsored junior club allowed remain member regular club well Junior club fact just found old T shirt Brockton Propbusters hard believe ever small plan drop off AMA museum represents bygone era kids model aviation sure remember pride wore T shirt Model Aviation MAJOR part youth think big part fact adults involved particularly very earliest days very supportive same time let kids own thing Perhaps some lessons learned ran Fran Mitchell friend OLD days WRAMS show couple weeks ago both got few laughs brought up fact known lack craftsmanship days Something about sharpening axe before starting new project sure built some crude models days what lacked craftsmanship made up enthusiasm Speaking about WRAMS show opportunity talk couple people about use charity events improve stature clubs respective communities people wanted give charity events complete priority sanctioning both eventually agreed wasnt practical did agree AMA clubs lot charity events keep running total money raised clubs charity would helpful acquiring flying sites will talk Hqs about starting such program ability say AMA clubs have raised X number dollars charity couldnt hurt events can have big positive effect stature clubs within communities can go long way ensure continued availability site must become valued part communities exist Till next month 160 Model Aviation ty Advisory Plastic Spinners AMA has informed have injuries caused failure both plastic metal spinners being used electric starter starting model engines has reported spinners have shattered disengaged starter torque applied failures usually result improperly applied starter torque biggest part problem likely practice pre-spinning starter high speed suddenly applying spinner sudden shock load has known disassemble spinners loosen prop Slipping starter cone plastic spinner can also cause plastic gouging weakening proper technique place starter firmly against spinner before engaging starter aid starter doing its job rotate prop clockwise against compression before applying torque makes easier marginal starter carry prop through first compression stroke bring engine up starting speed also good practice never load up over-prime engine using starter may liquid lock fail turn over Also over-primed engine may refuse fire spun high speed Remember best practice never pre-spin starter before engaging spinner starting AMA Safety Committee Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 now position move some money bank another will help us accomplish some goals have AMA Money commodity shop cost use money just like would other item wish acquire use insurance program dictated certain funds left certain places places banks financial institutions banks AMA has used have done creditable job investing money AMA would have good return money holding reserve insurance claims might occur claims resolved money now available moved local bank working closely bank establish good investment goal well have funds available help AMA produce some programs wish implement first want tell about program will assist model airplane clubs acquiring flying fields give away program AMA going write check let go out buy flying field quite obvious could clubs chartered AMA What can help structure deal sound business transaction will let acquire field AMA can participate acquisition practical purposes just like insurance company investing premium dollar pay assets order get return money funds will available pay claims will attempt set forth plan time because Executive Council has reviewed fully documented plan would work can give though some basic guidelines things need think about before call headquarters find out about field acquisition program whatever name turns out have What am going tell hard fast bank case entirely different will considered local banker merits case certain fundamentals can always plug meet know pretty good shape considered loan Generally bank will lend 50% value raw land means club must come up other 50% also going need people financially solid enough guarantee loan some method must raise other 50% land cost several ways will go details time AMA can help aspect field acquisition costs Once again let state give away program will expect have income stream adequate repay loan within reasonable length time interest rate commensurate loans nature will keep informed plan has put together documents available contact headquarters see have deal would acceptable AMA club interested may contact now plan will probably completed time read article friend once told simple solution lot problems life Worry about said After things worry about never happen Until later Mh Nominations offices Vice President Districts II IV VI VIII X due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 30 1997 Any AMA Open member resides District election may submit name other resident District nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 7 1997 10 days prior Nominations Committee meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 A statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 The nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted nomination placed ballot June1997161 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knOW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 2884899 extension 223 March spring just around corner stated before hope weather will kinder us Central Indiana has other parts state relatively mild winter have hoping get jump-start preparing site events 1997 developing strategies prepare sites years upcoming events Currently maintenance department has two full-time employees temporary job see grass mowed areas need seeded taken care cleaning property trash debris has made its way property am sure aware have 1000 acres land maintain Just think much time spend just own yards multiply Some land still farmed some lease out mowed close-up areas mowed AMA HQ staff Mowing alone can take about three days always putting out picnic tables trash receptacles installing electricity other areas filling low areas additional dirt grass trimming bushes getting ready weekend contests list can go on group also responsible maintaining HQ building along three houses maintaining equipment vehicles would like thank Maintenance Department publicly hard work long hours have spent addition long hours will putting look forward seeing out site Please stop spend some time Museum say hello Nats Preparation well underway Applications have received time read confirmations will have mailed hoping larger Nats 1997 lets hope weather cooperates like did last year members planning attend get registration Deadlines vary different events first deadline Indoor April 28 dont plan compete come out enjoy watching others visit site museum interested certain event give us call will let know what day event will flying currently working putting information Web summer adding two new cubicles another 18-inch foot case everything goes right Library books will computer individuals can search title subject author locate book need should assist people quickiy finding resource available AMA HQ Museum program currently place helps fund such project listed above addition Museum patrons receive Cloud 9 pin patch bumper sticker Look various levels patronship Membership Manual page 15 Please help support Museum First USA credit card program offered Academy members March 1995 program developed both benefit members source revenue Academy program far has yielded $15197352 dont have cards call Membership department will glad send application card will receive result credit approval very attractive depicts phases modeling Last month certainly least would like thank have contributed helping build develop Muncie site people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby thanks also extended individuals no matter what type donations whether volunteer work financial support donated items Watch information Homecoming AMA Expothe first weekend June Let us show appreciation* 162 Model Aviation um New displays will ier requests will e rounded Museum Patron AMA Member others Please specific information required 1 I] [ijiUIIjjjj Connec Cut Mane Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 YOUTH ISSUE issue Model Aviation dedicated younger modelers suggested VPs include some material about youths column have some pictures have enough fill entire column use obtained would nice younger people could made aware what modeling about hopefully some percentage would interested pursuing hobby BRIMFIELD DAM FLY-IN event has going years under guidance Don Foster Contest Director year will known THE LEO MARIANI MEMORIAL FUN FLY dates May 17-18 1997 PONDEROSA R/C HAWKS Club has operating years ftrst Clubs made contact after became VP Club events unfortunately field private property sold re-located twice have now acquired use portion sod farm Club forced move times membership declines happened Hawks looking members seeking flying site Berwick ME area give Fred Daniels call 603-749-7839 LEBANON NH Harvey Poirier has hosting indoor flying sessions Carter Witherill center scheduled May 181997 200 400 chance learn build fly rubber powered aircraft have nice picture Paige Meader flying aircraft assisted father unfortunately newspaper will reproduce column Take child drop Call 603448-6477 information PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Last May Jack Patrolia invited participate Aviation Day Plymouth MA school weather failed co-operate rained nearly day however Jack put several control-line flights students about 700 students exposed model aviation well some types full scale aviation Hopefully some will choose career aviation similar event planned May Carole Weiss Scott Borstel organizers efforts appreciated am running low column material have some items interest send will try include future columns 1997 163 An aerial shot same field Ray Labonte awarding trophy Bill Killam Maine Scale Shoot out last August real story next picure view Plymouth Elementary School balloon right has Snoopy pilot Guess Bills trophy went Arron Kent Bills grandson Think will interested models view Ponderosa R/C Hawks field Berwick ME groups children Aviation Day several groups size about 700 children VERY knowledgeable about aviation 16 year old Carl Jackson saw him fly 1995 Scale Shoot out again 1996 progress remarkable excellent pilot New Jersey New York] Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutomo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Julieno lB Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Licingoton Stront St Jamno NY 11780 James M Lewis PO St Ogdenbarg NY 13889-SOSt Dane Mathewson Ban 5t3 Carnilino NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Bun 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08595 Toni Money 3t Voorheen Orion Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugertien NY t 2477 Adam Saftier 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12115-2433 Frequency Coordinator Ion Beater 2062 Rabbit Lane Pboenin NY 13135-9807 310 695-2448 February incredibly busy . flew like rocket up-side activity grand opportunity get out District II locations meet great modelers participate auctions symposia fun-flies down-side since Im gone often family dog now barks whenever show up. WRAM show went off its usual professional smoothness . least thats way appeared us visitors amount work goes such production hard imagine Congratulations job well done participated THANKS hosting District 2 meeting theme magazine month concerns new aeromodeling enthusiasts whether youngsters oldsters Ive got few pictures represent some District 2 involvement youth-oriented approach growing hobby Outgoing AVP George Buso presented AMA Superior Service Award WRAM show award recognized over 15 years dedicated service AMA both AVP FAI representative Thanks again George Early February found Lockport New York annual Niagara County Radio Control Model Flying Club auction event great success due part fine weather stay enhanced gracious hospitality Ernie Marlene Nikodem both premier pylon fliers area Auctioneer Ken Ainsworth helper Dave Draper moving merchandise March 1st able attend model airplane forum Ramada Inn North Syracuse event co sponsored Aero Radio Club Syracuse ARCS Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS event very worthwhile allowed modelers get expert tutoring subjects personal interest whether tools use modeling covering techniques battery maintenance competition fun-fly events etc also very nice static display area hope see event well others same type around district future 164 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Joan Grigg left Marlene Nikodem keep track sales NCRCMFC auction Youngsters dads Somerset-County NJ 4-H Broken Props MAC get together twice month build during fall winter twice month fly during spring summer An annual county fair demonstration flying twice day always roster filling event George Gaige put demo Suffolk County Department Parks request AVP Vince Juliano see Master Max Michael McLoughlin putting some quality time transmitter other happenings around district direct attention following pictures District II frequency coordinator Lon Sauter conducts session Syracuse Symposium Carol Jill Van Tassel attend Hat Ring booth WRAM show finest youth oriented aeromodeling progams country Its well funded well managed supported entire membership Hats oft Hat Ring Bob Wassel Ringer Symposium leading trailing edges wings wrings tail embroidery hoops Some interesting Can Top stuff next column now need make amends dog .* U] 1-1 11 [SI EHIE 1 1 m Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1 209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 5 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION Technology today constantly changing lives humble world aeromodeling being affected laser cut balsa computerized RIC system change obvious Does relate YOU bet years club chartering packet club asked state exact location clubs flying site latitude longitude two reasons doing First wantto help prevent radio frequency conflict adjoining clubs have three-mile separation rule Second near future hope offer site locations courtesy members Wouldnt enjoyable know flying sites located vacation Participation Internet growing unbelievable pace Within past year number clubs web pages has grown keeping track hard hits AMA site receives day make very viable way provide up date information membership Expect see Academy increase use form media Recent additions web site include listing sanctioned contests current club list Executive Council minutes club web site can linked Academy Contact Dave Norris AMA Headquarters procedure non commercial club linkage great District Clubs linkage better system will benefit us Currently AMA District X has functional web site least other district has site under construction Are interested web page District III please advise what think should contain etc Also willing help maintain information might contain Email ideas District Vice President address rlb4@pittedu Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Pennsylvania home of early pioneers Academy Pop Darr AMA #250 pioneer RC still active after turning 90 last December opened hobby shop Uniontown Pennsylvania 1949 founding member Uniontown Flying Electrons 1950 club now known Laurel Highlands Radio Control Club Inc Only two other original members still living following picture taken Mark Schomers Hobbys n Stuff Connellsvile Pop puts some time behind counter stay current latest R/C meet friends stop Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Radio Controlled Parachuting Skydiving could well important overlooked addition general miniature aviation opens new possibilities family group participation well aircraft design utility Wally Gitchel CORKS interested hosting Skydiver Rally Funfly sometime season might interested type event contact him 11050 Fancher Road Lot 135 Westerville Ohio 43082 following pictures Wallys parachutist built RCM Drawings Cocalico Propbusters Cocalico Propbusters dedicated flying field honor gracious landlords Mr Mrs Vernon Leininger people gracious landlords have signed ten year lease agreement organization also working Propbusters SAM 100 accommodate large crowd anticipated forthcoming June 28th event Olde Birds Over Pennsylvania unique event should interest anyone focused thrilling days yesteryear Maxwell Bassett Bill Brown will autograph model great banquet also planned additional information contact John C Delagrange 1822 Longview Drive Lancaster PA 17601 Telephone 717569-7243 June1997 165 Wally Gitchels jump plane modified Kadet Senior Gorky radio controlled parachutist Early model aviation pioneer Pop Darr Great landlords rs Vernon Leininger 1 1 LS EBU 1 Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortll Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-113D Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 2D5 TiptDn Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Frequency Coordinator Paul yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 POLITICIAN THAT CARES call recently AMA chartered club Mooresville NC having trouble local individual evidently did like model airplanes individual went far fire shots rifle local clubs flying field area night would spread roofing nails parking lot. Finally club got fed up threats actions went local officials try stop harassment club field Well make long story short individual someway connected local authorities although club tried could get harassment stopped about lose flying site site owner also being harassed individual went Mooresville met club surprised find out could happen day age Due fact club could get satisfaction local authorities local club members late night called friend State Representative Robert Brawley representative AMA District IV Magazine Column March Column 1997 Chuck Foreman 43rd house district explained situation Mr Brawley agreed meet us early next morning breakfast gave Rep Brawley documentation events happened explained clubs predicament Brawley very much interested clubs problem agreed look situation us Within couple days local club contact informed state Attorney Generals office looked situation local individual causing trouble has relieved authority future looks much better local club TAKE NOTE ALL OF YOU CITIZENS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA have representative takes time initiative listen local individuals really help Thank Mr Robert Brawley R/C Wingers appreciate help consider friend model aviation NEWCOMER THEME issue Model Aviation dedicated newcomer theme theme revolves around attracting beginners ages Aeromodeling following about newcomer aeromodeling could possibly inspire someone try wonderful & rewarding world aeromodeling article appeared Central Carolina R/C Modelers News Letter written editor Ken Craven suppose see field meeting see old man has too much time hands truth dont have enough spare time things really like Just getting out newsletter takes week spare time Also am very much involved Boy Scouts America have past thirty six years Having Scoutmaster fifteen years Troop Committee chairman District Training Chairman years after have earned District Award merit Silver Beaver Award Old North State Council highest award Scouter can earn Council fact am organizing new Boy Scout Troop now first love has always airplanes about six years old lived northwest High Point North Carolina Planes taking off landing Greensboro airport flew right over house remember first DC -3 1 ever saw because accident watching plane instead watching going afternoon mother sent wood shed bring load wood cook stove climbing stairs kitchen door dropped stick ofwood landed beside stairs Later heard plane ran outside see After plane went out sight started up stairs about halfway up heard another plane looked up see big twin engine plane coming over head As turned watch stepped off stairs fell head first stick wood dropped earlier knocked hole head remember mother yelling dad get some soot out stove pipe Back days put soot wound stop bleeding could help explain mental condition today started building models eight years old didnt realize dream fly until twelve parents gospel singers time gig near airport Sunday afternoon weather beautiful asked mom could walk up airport watch planes said OK watch cars cross road got pilot taking people up five dollars just happen have five bucks saved mowing yards day mother does know about first plane ride right thing temptation too great natural became time serve country would join Air Force age twenty have built flown almost type model plane rubber free flight U-control R/C problem dream fly fact hunting accident Jan 19 1964 left eye have no depth perception therefore cant judge distance makes impossible land airplane dont care much plane safety others Therefore dont fly help need airplane will land like butterfly sore feet So see field plane need help Steve Sides never gave up realized would never able fly safely own sincere hope grandsons would learn fly could help far has happened Maybe dream will come true days grandsons solo will great day Thanks Steve Sides Earl Simpson help have given past Thaaks Ken sharing modeling experiences us background am sure grandsons will learn fly FROM AVP DICK SMITH January 16 1 presented AMAs Meritorious Service Award Howard Crispins widow Caroline Crispin monthly meeting Rivanna R/C club Charlottesville Virginia Howards Club sion memorable Howards son Matt daughters Susan present addition Susan brought new son Rush born two weeks after Howards death presentation Howards other daughter Francis unable attend Caroline appreciative touched award presentation club members GONE FLYING Model Aviation bi u i t Aabama Fo da Georgra/ Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Knouvilie TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise no 298 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32758 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorsise Dr N Charleston SC 29455 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenlo City AL 36887 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Linda Ollearn 3415 Mane Lv Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 158 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32408 Oeorge Perryman 3844 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1000 Sycamore Manchealer TN 37385 Joseph Micaiizzi HC 888 ens 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 50738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 183W Sirickland Rd interiachen FL 32148 Phone 1804 884-2517 NEWS FLASH.If need flying field READ THIS HERE IS REPORT OF HOW THE Aero Modelers Perrine purchased own field told EASY anybody anywhere can bottom news flash include names phone numbers 2 club members started up both have given permission tell you can call time further clarification Club President Art Silver 15 yrs Pres Club Sec/Treas Tom Cornell no longer SeciT faced 65 member club good field Pen-me Honda SW Miami land high finally found suitable 5 acre spot priced $5250000 Thats $10000 acre bought anyway said easy Heres club incorporated non-profit already $15000 till raise rest money sold shares club members $1000 finally sold 40 shares took $40000 plus $12500 out club till purchased 5 acres CLUB being sole owner land CLUBs name Now club members purchased share $1000 out anything slowly being paid back investment plus 8% interest share buyer get money BACK eventually plus 8% interest Feb 1st club makes annual payment share holders part $1000 investment plus 8% interest diminishing principle So eventually share buyers get money back plus interst clubs income dues money Both Art Tom declare after started scheme everything easy Clubs annual dues $100 began purchase plan 3 1/2 yrs ago about 65 members Today club has 180 200 members join club member must associate member 3 months everybody looks him over must attend meetings looks OK elevated full member Art Silvers phone # 305 248-4047 Tom Cornells # 305 247-7860 incorporated CLUB sole owner land want buy land flying field can alter cost shares clubmember buyers alter pay-back method plan works club has just hosted its annual Scale Aerobatics Classic Chris Hogan Cded affair snap taken Perrine IMAC Classic happy smiling people lined up could show include Bill Bishop Jr Aaron Cresdo Tony Siluaroli John Mitchell Gary Grimard Ben Wright Herb Chutter Chris Hogan Chris Now Viani Navarrette George Pardee Art Silver Carol Silver Everybody good time Insight Flight Robert Underwood former AMA Technical Director Executive Director currently Educational Director has made hour long tape explaining children grown-ups what makes airplane fly definition basic aerodynamics good 60 minute piece entertainment Club meeting scenes Robert exlaining various forces airplane using model gentleman walks introduces himself Orville Wright arrives help explain airplane flys almost famous model airplane circles Orville Wright real airplane circles Mr Charlie Bauer real modeling pioneer currently AMAs Board Directors representing District VI live District V want hour-long videos ALMA Chartered Club entertainment write Ill mail free pay postage can keep Meet Freddy Maggie Hagens Miami Fl Maggie calls pattern maneuvers Freddy controls Freddy said airplane called Run-Around Al Wood Long Bay Model Airft Soc Myrtle Beach SC sent nice picture Mike Oberst Bill Skipper Mikes Beech model both displaying winning trophys Al wants know RC alive well Myrtle Beach Bob Sealy Sec-Tr upper Cumberland RC Soc sent nice snap recent Fun-Fly held old Putnam Co Airport Pictured Peter Herman Ravi Kataraman Harland Dickson Todd Carpenter Buddy Qualls Holly Forkner Greg Garrison Greg Atchley Gene Hankins Bob also club Editor Thanks June 1997 167 Homecoming AMA Model/Hobby Expo June 6-8 1997 International Aeromodel ing Center Illinois / lndianalKentuckyl Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4844 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecssiitedu Associate Vice Presidents liiinois Dab & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kaiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Bailard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseti 5000W Connie Cr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr RR #2 Florissant MC 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holaten 616W 30th St Higginaville MO 64037-1859 Eve 816 584-2481 Newcomers beginners youngsters issue Model Aviation Lets go back 1971 Pictured below L R son Gaiy father Hal Parenti Father contestant 40th National Model Airplane Championships Naval Air Station Glenview IL Now look results 1996 Nationals December issue Model Aviadon Gary wins first place RC Sportsman Sport Scale Hal wins first place AMA Precision Scale winning father-and-son team Look out Dad comes son about picture 1972 Pictured L R Peter Mark Matthew Paula Bauer known days Bauer Bunch won trophy including first places nationals during 70s 80s won AMA scholarships still some flying Sunday flying competition BLAST PROM THE PAST June 1946 VP 16 Yes thats 1928 Franklin background shows hair top time BLOOMINGTON IL Club #621 Sentral Illinois Radio Society held its open house last fall spectators came out watch ask questions Picture shows Freeflight Charlie RC parachuter doing demonstrations during day Picture two has SJRS President N Phillips presenting complete airplane raffle winners father son Nelson family Picture three has J Worden plane after earning solo pilots license Pictures information Worden FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Inc great two- day 1996 Giant Scale Meet 53 pilots 65 aircraft spectator crowds very large both days Following few great looking planes flew nwell AT-6 smoke retracts flaps tail hook R Tolbert Cessna 152 R Stainfield Ultimate Chipmunk 168 Model Aviation Bauer Bunch coming along Mark has three children Kurt Kenny Katie Paula now Paula Monfroy lives France has three children David Quentin Victor Peter has two children Aaron Jason AMA members learning fly Jason youngest born January year signed up member two hours old T Holston club president Phaeton 90 El] 1 U 1 [s aiim 1 hE Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1 909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman P0 Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its March thinking about spring warm weather flying layer clothes fun things happen outside its warm Just got back another great trip Michigan Pete W Joe H myself met couple different modeling groups Joe H took extended flight around Detroit surrounding cities great flight thanks Joe Thanks Pete Rita Waters putting up nearly week best knowledge nearly District VII club indoor flying activity youth group past winter FANTASTIC may some clubs havent heard didnt anything during cold weather maybe went warm places during cold weather bad idea Im amazed the different youth-oriented programs District modeling clubs involved standard youth groups Boy Girl Scouts Explorers etc dozens other organized activities clubs have really led way setting up own programs programs range simple lets build before club meeting elaborate multiweek sessions end flying sessions programs underway now planned complete flying sessions club flying field spring/summer have young people programs part school curriculum special aviation training programs sponsored EAA private aviation groups hundreds individuals give lot time provide aviation information instruction kids Received some interesting info last month clubs throughout District World Record FAd Task 72 Solar Power no batteries anything flight Wisconsin straight-line flight record hope break establish several new FM solar power flight records coming summer record number kids leaming about aeronautics flight Minnesota Sport Aviation EXPO instructors Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave away over 500 glider models Kids-Fly educational sessions Another 500 rubber powered models now being built give away spring auport open house Sig Mfg has graciously donated wood rubber models Kick-Off national 4-H aviation program created directed 4-H people District VII scheduled introduction summer Its going great year model aviation survived past winter Youngsters must foremost educationalltraimng programs remember recruit adults ones can become immediate dues paying club members Thanks newsletters info keep coming recent Minnesota Association Aeromodeling Clubs swap meet Shes getting ready solo 2-meter glider spring already building powered trainer pair Cubs frozen lake Kirby Wally Barko holds daughter Kristyn Crawford L Doug Zimmer Rice accepts door prize model Lake WI monthly fly 1997 169 Katie Kestly Avistar Charity Fly-In Flying Electrons Menominee WI proceeds went local charity food shelf program World Record Holders Jim Murray L Lee Murray Dave Beck Builder & Pilot Todd Elliot Solar Solitude model holds FAI Task 72 Solar Powered flight record hope capture records summer Ray Fuller flying Vince Schrunk John Healey giving advice Mike Schmultz Bob McCarthy Clarence Gordon preparing next flight during Penguin Fly Dubuque IA couple youngsters wait dad finish filling C02 model Minneapolis Model Aero Club MMAC winter fly-up father kids take turns flying retrieving perfect launch Mike Schultz Bob McCarthy radio during Tn-State Modelers Penguin Fly Dubuque IA Jan1 I] I1 11 [s UIIE 1 4 is] t i Arkansas Losisiarra Nex Mexico Oklahoma Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowera 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blase 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Thanks have let know via E mail otherwise feel about column Since get over 50 club newsletters month has seemed waste space put coverage months old time delay alone reason enough communicate different subject already covered months before have let know keeping abreast EC actions whats going general primary importance Lately Dist VIII news letter directed AVP Sandy Frank has boosted communication tremendously opinion shared several members AMA relied gave too much credence various SIG groups some reason folks felt letting SIG groups dictate policy Nothing could further truth first place belong SIG also AMA members contributing over subject matter people doing extra service Proper communication key organization input SIGs broadens understanding involved great benefit whole management process knowledge no transfer funds SIG general operation Any funding group would have context benefit project serves large amount members Never single club group seems never month dont hear individual wanting something about rules some event another Contest Board matter course EC doesnt concern itself rules competition unless has safety funding too often Contest Board people have go out plead opinions know vote should cast district everyone CB people active area expertise active particular category urged go specifics Contact CB people want express opinion instigate proposal no other reason say thank Now touchy time time get really hot phone calls about something happened during phone call Muncie Some could possibly contributed attitude either end However trace down 99% can traced caller talking wrong person now have HQ directory lists everyone office duties available asking Dont expect someone change established policy request alone As well run organization have basic ground rules problem infringes established policy dont get mad call me! least can check whatever get answer attended Tulsa Ok model engine Collecto March 1 good visit great modelers Dist VIII though AMA sanctioned event found much easier visit no busy getting flights 38 years almost month since left Tulsa moved back Texas Most Tulsa Glue Dobber club members knew deeply involved flying Old Timer events hope attend meets year Collecto well attended filling some 55 tables De Hill Ward Hallenberg deserve big hand promoting such great happening previous day Ward hosted Open House privileged see enormous collection afternoon held engine running session GHQs Elf 4s etc abandon Great time 90th birthday Most TORKS club Okia City turned out Burger Fest Fly-In get piece cake 170 Model Aviation * Everyone loves Gee Bees Dolby Zinns no exception Beautiful model seen Elk City Ok fly-in last Sept Dolby Zinns Gee Bee breaks ground meet disaster moments later servo connection came loose causing total destruction Roger Radels Phaeton 90 leaps 40 mph head wind flyers experienced Prague Ok fly-in last Oct. High winds forced shut down shortly after ibly oldest active flyer Harold Newton bride celebrate Harolds Es] 1I1LeEkU1 e1bE Colorado Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado During recent trip Denver meeting Arvada Associated Modelers requested pictures young modelers publication Enclosed several pictures slides Arvada Associated Modelers youngest member Geoffrey Loyal Hibbs currently 6 years old first picture Geoffrey doing share field maintenance using front loader Small effective next picture Geoffrey fathers Ultra Sport 40 pair other members P-5 ls B model D model As last picture shows though Geoffrey likes airplanes favorite still rockets have questions please feel free contact us 303 421-4184 via e-mail thibbs@usanet Ted Hibbs Arvada CO News Kansas 1996 McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show WRCC invited part 1996 Air Show McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Ks chance show stuff crowd turned out 80000 plus two days Air Force made room static display scheduled two flying sessions RIC combat demo static display well received very enthaustic crowd Several builders answer questions display outstanding museum quality aircraft As pictures will attest combat pilots met static display used stagging area Base personal shuttled us flightline scheduled two demos 15 minutes decided would fly five minute rounds two up round As turned out got fly some additional rounds some events cancelled due high winds fact could fly other events cancelled lost crowd got see some outstanding flying several cuts kills scored WRCC well received made good impression model aviation club presented Certificate Appreciation Air Force invited back Dennis C Harris WRCC As read article flying season full swing Whether contest fun flys take time gather few photos write short article Forward types material publication column needs support Thank advance contributing district column June 1997 171 Combat pilots LtoR standing D Burright J Qakes 0 Hawkins D Knoll Kneeling A Lowe Fokker Triplane Randy Winter T6 Texan Loren Tregellas Citabria Doug Crumley m mi -1 ui [SI mu 1 t Arizona Calif ornia/ Hawaii/ Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpi/wwwama-1 Ocom/ama 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 ISee last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Moffett Federal Airfield Hangar Mountain View / Sunnyvale California Moffett Federal Air Field once home worlds largest rigid frame airship will set yet another historical benchmark centerpiece site first ever AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition Moffett Field Hangar will host two-day aeromodeling air show exposition scheduled Saturday Sunday September 6-7 culminating nine-day 97 AMA Expo slated Aug 30 Sep 7 Rich aviation history unique its pivotal role during era great airships Moffett Field has served focal point aerospace technology following historical perspective excerpt MFA Web site http/ georgearcnasagov/jf/mfa/historyhtml Bay Area still fledgling region 1930 lacking characteristics known today Golden Gate Bridge still just dream Alcatraz known fort prison area day would recognized Silicon Valley consisted primarily fields orchards great anticipation just before Christmas year residents waited word about new air base built strip land between Mountain View Sunnyvale development cost $5 million base would home largest aircraft world yet known dirigible called Macon news sparked celebrations throughout Bay Area Schools banks closed victory parade cars wound its way along Peninsula Fire whistles blew sirens rang base originally named Sunnyvale Naval Air Station would become better known NAS Moffett Field Its inception would bring much-needed jobs income prominence section Northern California news would mean much long run San Jose Mercury Herald noted 1931 meant also industries allied aviation will spring up like mushrooms bringing its own payroll means short San Jose Bay region threshold Above left. crew Macon pictured 1933 ship berthed Hangar now home Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific Below glorious era prosperity history people buildings around Moffett center today proves prophecy structures visible NASA/Ames Research Center Lockheed Martin Missiles Space Co Inc testaments Moffett has profoundly served base aircraft patrols rigid airships P-3 Orions center growth new aviation space-related industries facilities Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 172 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Founder Bill Osborne R Model Flying Field Alameda CA pictured above lifetime Alameda resident modeler 1 Gratz Powers L along District X AVP Don Goeschl Todays Youth. Tomorrows Leaders S MECA Collecto Feb 8 Oakland CA • 1 -1 ui [u iu 1 in Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Draaident 213-0090 234EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkjnson3l9Yellowstone Billings MT59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 96390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 10th Annual Val Rich Memorial Fun Fly will held Montpelier Idaho 7-8 June Bear Lake County Airport theme Come Have Fun Idaho Sun Theres $5 pilot fee will include Sat Night Barbeque site camping available well concessions info contact Don Toomer 225 N 10th Montpelier ID 83253 208-847-2211 Theme month Newcomers asked couple modelers tell clubs handle new members First Doc Richard Wirkus presently Secretary Nampa Idaho Model Aviators shows generate interest model aviation club Community Service effort promote hobby Nampa Model Aviators holds Demo Days Wayne Stanford member NMA has active talking about R/C aviation children part Nampa libraries summer time activities As member NMA got club set up library display staff answer questions same year also got involved Ada Countys library June reading theme R/C model aviation NMA also supported displays people hand answer questions Both events leading up Demo days Everyone visited displays personally invited hands flying experience field Given large response decided hold two separate Demo Days July 11th 13th 11th ninety children adults attend twenty attended short ground school flew using buddy box During time ground school rest people entertained acrobatic flying demonstration 13th over sixty spectators thirty people attending ground school getting time buddy box As can imagined really generated lot interest handed out numerous applications answered lots questions best thing watching peoples faces light up eyes twinkle listening ooohs aaahs exposed great hobby flying R/C airplanes Demo Day Nampa Library Bob Wilhelm gets plane ready left Roc Cox Dale Haney listen Rich Snead talk Bill Miller left Roc Cox get things ready Ada County Library Next Darrell Anderson ex Montana AVP describes program used club Big Sky RC Modelers Great Falls Montana newcomers program have training program plagiarized another clubs program about 15 years ago used common sight field stranger show up fire up new model questionable parentage scare heck out everyone before crashing parking lot Wed seldom see guy again unless Act II above High money-to-sense ratio So.we formed committee ironed out differences made mandatory new member would start out Student Pilot after either being instructed passing flight test essential maneuvers observing club AMA safety rules would given solo field use privileges start out committee members flew evaluation flights front peers advanced proficiency level indicated maneuvers able complete pool potential instructors evaluators chose combined system frequency control club membership cards issue new card after SEEING current AMA card copy mails dues Instructors membership cards hot pink Pilots have bright green cards Student Pilots have fluorescent orange cards Since certain frequency clips would sometimes disappear weeks time went ADDITIVE program PRESENCE members card marked use freq club owns card laminator artwork computer Forget remove card name Need services instructor Aha guy has pink card Should guy flying alone Nope hes got orange card What IS guys name club member Just look card Introduce yourself Visitor field AMA card board no flying brief field rules Forget combination gate field Its back card change combination year members pay up get new card/combination Different clubs handle bringing new members club different ways Members BARONS Spokane WA act mentors present prospective member club new member presented club meeting once accepted membership will write short piece newsletter giving his/her modeling personal background further introduction Fern Prairie club Camas WA assigns mentors task seeing new member fits comfortably club feel new member should have someone go ask help information Fern Prairie Club like others has standard trainer night field new pilots instructors have field air themselves Plat will 7-8th June year reservoir east Sutherlin OR Dont have event specifics very nice place fly float planes Umpqua Valley Modelers very nice fly-in much food fun available latest Scale R/C Combat Western Nats July 5-6 Billings MT Eric Hawkinson contacted Airtronics came through big time graciously donated 5 radios ant four Vanguards Doug Haacke also got commitments AirKill products Ziggs Originals total around dozen kits Hes hoping have few engines too 1997 173